Version 20.11.7 of the @types/node package, providing TypeScript definitions for Node.js, was released on January 26, 2024, following version 20.11.6 which was released on January 24, 2024. Both versions share the same core purpose: to offer accurate type information for Node.js APIs, enabling developers to leverage TypeScript's static typing benefits within their Node.js projects. This greatly improves code maintainability and reduces runtime errors.
A key detail is the shared dependency on "undici-types":"~5.26.4", indicating that both versions rely on the same underlying type definitions for the 'undici' HTTP/1.1 client. The 'undici' library is used to improve the performance of your node applications.
The primary noticeable difference lies in the unpacked size of the packages. Version 20.11.7 has an unpacked size of 3,985,061 bytes, while version 20.11.6 has an unpacked size of 3,983,651 bytes. This suggests that version 20.11.7 includes approximately 1.4KB of additional type definitions or related content compared to the previous version. The slight increase in size suggests minor updates or fixes applied between the two releases. For developers, this means upgrading from 20.11.6 to 20.11.7 should be a relatively seamless experience, carrying minimal risk of breaking changes and potentially resolving subtle issues or improving existing type coverage. Both versions come with 125 files.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 20.11.7 of the package @types/node
