Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@types/node

18.17.8

Comparision Betweeen 18.17.8 and 18.17.7

Identify the differences between the current version of the package and the previous one.

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Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

125

Unpacked Size

3.54 MB

Version 18.17.8 Details

The @types/node package provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, crucial for developers working with TypeScript on Node.js projects. Version 18.17.8 was released on August 22, 2023, shortly after version 18.17.7 which was released on the same day. Both versions share the same MIT license and are maintained within the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub. They also have no dependencies, indicating they provide core type definitions without relying on other packages.

A notable difference between the two versions lies in their unpacked size. Version 18.17.8 has an unpacked size of 3,715,729 bytes, very slightly larger than version 18.17.7 which has an unpacked size of 3,715,695 bytes. While seemingly insignificant, this difference suggests minor updates or adjustments to the type definitions. Developers should examine release notes and commit history (if available) to understand which specific definitions have been updated between those versions.

Despite the small size difference, both versions have the same number of files (125), indicating that the modifications within 18.17.8 are likely small tweaks or improvements rather than additions or removals of entire definition files. Because of the frequent releases, it's advisable for TypeScript developers to adopt the latest stable version (@18.17.8 in this case) to benefit from the latest fixes and improvements in Node.js type definitions ensuring type safety and improved developer experience.

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