Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@types/node

18.18.8

Comparision Betweeen 18.18.8 and 18.18.7

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

3.63 MB

Version 18.18.8 Details

Version 18.18.8 of the @types/node package, released on October 31, 2023, offers updated TypeScript definitions for Node.js, building upon the previous stable version, 18.18.7, released just days earlier on October 25, 2023. Both versions share the same core dependency, "undici-types": "~5.26.4", ensuring compatibility with the undici library's type definitions. Developers upgrading from 18.18.7 will find a slightly larger unpacked size of 3,802,106 bytes in the newer version compared to 3,801,518 bytes in the older one, suggesting minor additions or adjustments to the type definitions. While the file count remains constant at 125, this size difference implies potential enhancements addressing specific Node.js APIs or correcting existing type definitions.

For developers using TypeScript with Node.js, staying up-to-date with @types/node is crucial for a smooth development experience. These definitions provide type safety and autocompletion, catching errors early and improving code maintainability. The subtle size increase indicates the ongoing effort to refine and expand the type definitions to accurately reflect the evolving Node.js ecosystem. Developers should review the changelog (typically available on the DefinitelyTyped repository) for detailed information on the specific changes included in version 18.18.8, especially if they've encountered type-related issues or utilize recent Node.js features. This ensures a seamless integration and takes advantage of any bug fixes or improvements offered by the updated type definitions.

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