Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@types/node

20.5.1

Comparision Betweeen 20.5.1 and 20.5.0

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

Version

Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

Peer Dependencies

Distributed Files

125

Unpacked Size

3.65 MB

Version 20.5.1 Details

Version 20.5.1 of the @types/node package represents a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, succeeding version 20.5.0. Both versions maintain the same description, providing essential TypeScript type information for Node.js, enabling developers to leverage strong typing and improved tooling when working with Node.js projects. The core dependency structure remains unchanged, indicated by the empty dependencies field in both releases. Both versions share the same MIT license and are sourced from the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub, ensuring consistent governance and community contribution.

Key differences lie in the release date, unpacked size of the package, and the tarball URL. Version 20.5.1 was released on August 18, 2023, five days after version 20.5.0, which was released on August 13, 2023. The unpacked size of version 20.5.1 is slightly larger, weighing in at 3,830,636 bytes compared to version 20.5.0's 3,829,030 bytes. This suggests that version 20.5.1 likely incorporates minor bug fixes, improvements, or updated type definitions that account for this size difference, though the file count remains constant at 125.

For developers, upgrading from 20.5.0 to 20.5.1 is likely beneficial due to potential bug fixes and refined type definitions. While the changes may not be groundbreaking, staying up-to-date with the latest @types/node version ensures that developers are using the most accurate and comprehensive TypeScript definitions available for Node.js which can improve code quality and reduce potential runtime errors.

Security Vulnerabilities

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