@types/node v22.0.2 is a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, building upon the v22.0.1 release. Both versions share the same core purpose: providing accurate and comprehensive type information to enhance the development experience when working with Node.js in TypeScript projects. They depend on the same version of undici-types (~6.11.1), ensuring compatibility with the undici HTTP client library. The license remains MIT, a permissive license allowing for wide use and modification. Both versions originate from the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub, a testament to the community-driven effort in maintaining high-quality type definitions.
The key difference lies in the dist object. Version 22.0.2 has an unpacked size of 2,080,608 bytes, slightly larger compared to v22.0.1's 2,080,318 bytes. This suggests that v22.0.2 includes some minor additions or adjustments to the type definitions, potentially addressing subtle inaccuracies or expanding coverage for specific Node.js APIs. Furthermore, version 22.0.2 was released approximately two hours after v22.0.1, indicating a quick follow-up to address any immediate issues or improvements.
For developers, both versions offer crucial benefits such as improved code completion, compile-time error detection, and enhanced refactoring capabilities within TypeScript projects using Node.js. The small increase in unpacked size of v22.0.2 makes it likely that it contains bug fixes or minor improvements. If you are using v22.0.1 you should consider upgrading to v22.0.2.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 22.0.2 of the package @types/node