@types/node version 22.18.1 is a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, following the previous stable release, 22.18.0. Both versions share the same core functionalities providing developers with crucial type information that enhances code quality, autocompletion and the overall developer experience within Node.js projects. A key dependency for both versions is undici-types ~6.21.0, ensuring compatibility and reliable type definitions for the undici HTTP client, a popular choice in modern Node.js development.
While the core functionalities remain consistent, there are subtle differences that might be interesting for developers. primarily, the distribution metadata reveals that version 22.18.1 has a fileCount of 82, slightly higher than 22.18.0's 76; and a slighlty bigger unpackedSize of 2395006 vs 2394944, which hints at potentially additional or modified type definitions. This increase although not significative could point to enhanced coverage of specific Node.js APIs, bug fixes within existing definitions, or improvements in documentation.
Moreover, the releaseDate difference is significant, with version 22.18.1 being released almost two weeks after 22.18.0. Developers should consider upgrading to version 22.18.1 to leverage any bug fixes, API improvements, or increased type coverage included in the newer release, ultimately leading to a slightly improved development process. The library remains licensed under the MIT license.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 22.18.1 of the package @types/node