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@types/node

18.19.23

Comparision Betweeen 18.19.23 and 18.19.22

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

1.86 MB

3.71 MB

Version 18.19.23 Details

@types/node version 18.19.23 is a recently released update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, offering developers enhanced type safety and improved development workflows when working with Node.js in TypeScript projects. Released on March 11, 2024, it builds upon the previous stable version, 18.19.22, released on March 6, 2024. Both versions share the same dependency on undici-types version ~5.26.4, indicating consistent support for the undici HTTP/1.1 client.

One noticeable difference lies in the package size; version 18.19.23 has a significantly smaller unpacked size of 1,949,601 bytes compared to the previous version's 3,889,157 bytes. The file count also decreased dramatically from 125 to 64. This suggests a potential refactoring or optimization within the type definitions, possibly leading to faster installation times and reduced disk space usage for developers. Whether this reduction impacts the breadth or depth of type coverage requires closer inspection—developers should verify if the necessary type definitions for their specific Node.js modules are still present.

For developers, staying up-to-date with the latest @types/node is crucial for leveraging the most accurate and comprehensive type information, minimizing potential runtime errors, and ensuring compatibility with the evolving Node.js ecosystem. While the specific changes implemented in 18.19.23 are not explicitly detailed here, the reduced size points to potential improvements in efficiency and maintainability, making it a worthwhile upgrade for TypeScript Node.js projects. Developers should consult the changelog and test their projects to confirm compatibility after upgrading.

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