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The @types/node package provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to leverage the benefits of static typing within their Node.js projects. Comparing versions 18.19.15 and 18.19.14, both share the same core functionality and dependency on "undici-types":"~5.26.4", indicating consistent support for the undici library's types. Both are released under the MIT license and hosted on the DefinitelyTyped repository ensuring a reliable and community-backed source of type definitions. The key disparities lie in their release dates, file sizes, and unpacked sizes. Version 18.19.15 was released on February 8th, 2024, a week later than version 18.19.14 released on February 1st, 2024, suggesting it contains the newer updates. While both versions include 125 files, the unpacked size of 18.19.15 is slightly larger (3,881,643 bytes vs 3,862,865 bytes). This ~19KB increase hints at potential bug fixes, added type definitions for new Node.js features, or refinements to existing definitions.

For developers using @types/node, this increment in size usually means improved accuracy and coverage of the Node.js API within the type declarations. When upgrading, it helps provide better type safety, reducing potential runtime errors and improving code maintainability. Always review the changelog or associated pull requests on the DefinitelyTyped repository to understand the precise changes included in version 18.19.15 for more context on the advantages of this update. While the undici-types dependencies remain the same so the undici library definitions can be considered compatible, developers should make sure they update to the latest @types/node release to benefit from the most current and accurate type information available.