Version Details and Security Vulnerabilities

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@types/node

20.6.2

Comparision Betweeen 20.6.2 and 20.6.1

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

3.68 MB

Version 20.6.2 Details

@types/node provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, allowing developers to leverage static typing benefits when working with Node.js in TypeScript projects. Version 20.6.2, released on September 16, 2023, is a minor update over version 20.6.1 which was released just a day before on September 15, 2023. Both versions maintain the same core description and licensing under the MIT license, with the source code repository located within the DefinitelyTyped project on GitHub.

The negligible changes are noticeable only in the unpacked size of the package where v20.6.2 increased by 500 bytes totaling 3857268 bytes, compared to version 20.6.1's 3856768 bytes; besides that, both version shares the same file count, maintaining 125 files in total. This subtle difference likely represents minor tweaks or adjustments within the type definitions themselves.

For developers, this implies that upgrading from 20.6.1 to 20.6.2 should be a seamless process with minimal risk of breaking changes. It's always recommended to update to the latest version to benefit from the newest refinements and bug fixes, even if they are incremental. TypeScript developers using Node.js will find this package essential for ensuring type safety and improved code maintainability. The @types/node package enhances the development experience by allowing type completion, refactoring, and avoiding runtime errors, ultimately leading to more robust and reliable Node.js applications.

Security Vulnerabilities

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