Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

📦

@types/node

18.8.0

Comparision Betweeen 18.8.0 and 18.7.23

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

Version

Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

123

Unpacked Size

3.35 MB

3.34 MB

Version 18.8.0 Details

@types/node version 18.8.0 offers updated TypeScript definitions for Node.js, building upon the solid foundation of version 18.7.23. Both versions provide essential type information that enables developers to leverage the full power of TypeScript when working with Node.js, improving code maintainability, reducing runtime errors, and enhancing the overall development experience. Both are MIT licensed ensuring quite wide usage.

A key difference lies in the unpacked size: version 18.8.0 is marginally larger, indicating potential additions or refinements to the type definitions. Developers particularly sensitive to package size might find this noteworthy, though the difference is relatively small. Also, even if both packages contains the same amount of files the newer package contains more information.

The release date distinguishes the two, with version 18.8.0 released approximately a week after 18.7.23. This suggests that version 18.8.0 likely incorporates bug fixes, new features, or improved accuracy in the type definitions based on feedback or changes in the Node.js ecosystem during that intervening period.

For developers using TypeScript with Node.js, updating to the latest version (@types/node 18.8.0) is generally recommended to benefit from the most current and accurate type information, staying aligned with the evolving Node.js landscape. Remember to check the changelog in the DefinitelyTyped repository for a more detailed breakdown of the specific changes made between these two versions when deciding if upgrade should be performed to newest version.

Security Vulnerabilities

This site is an independent open-source project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by npm, Inc. or GitHub, Inc. The name “npm” is a registered trademark of npm, Inc., used here solely to describe compatibility and reference publicly available npm package data.