The @types/node package provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to write type-safe Node.js applications. Version 20.16.15 was released on October 23, 2024, shortly after version 20.16.14, which was released on October 22, 2024. Both versions share the same core characteristics: they depend on undici-types version ~6.19.2 and are licensed under MIT. They also share the same source code repository on GitHub under the DefinitelyTyped project.
The primary difference lies in the dist section, specifically the unpackedSize. Version 20.16.15 has an unpacked size of 2213052 bytes, while version 20.16.14 has an unpacked size of 2213024 bytes. This indicates that version 20.16.15 includes a minor update or correction, adding approximately 28 bytes to the unpacked size. While seemingly small, this likely reflects a fix, updated type definition, or other minor improvement within the TypeScript definitions. The file count remains consistent at 75 across both versions.
For developers using these type definitions, upgrading from 20.16.14 to 20.16.15 is recommended to ensure they're using the most up-to-date and potentially more accurate type information. This upgrade may resolve type-related issues encountered in the previous version, improving code correctness and reducing potential runtime errors. Given the minimal size difference, the upgrade should be seamless and have minimal impact on build times or application size. Always refer to the DefinitelyTyped repository for detailed changelogs or discussions related to these updates.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 20.16.15 of the package @types/node