@types/node version 22.5.4 is a minor release providing TypeScript definitions for Node.js. It builds upon the previous stable version, 22.5.3, offering developers updated and accurate type information for working with Node.js APIs in TypeScript projects. Both versions depend on undici-types version ~6.19.2, ensuring compatibility with the undici HTTP client library.
The most notable difference lies in the dist properties. While both versions contain 66 files, version 22.5.4 has a slightly smaller unpacked size of 2,203,331 bytes compared to 2,211,771 bytes in version 22.5.3. This suggests potential code optimization or minor adjustments within the type definitions, helping to improve the library size. The releaseDate also differs, with version 22.5.4 being released on 2024-09-04 at 21:35:59.028Z. In contrast, 22.5.3 was released on 2024-09-04 at 00:28:10.011Z.
For developers using @types/node, upgrading to 22.5.4 is generally recommended to benefit from the latest type definitions and any bug fixes or subtle improvements included. These TypeScript definitions are crucial for enhancing code quality, enabling static analysis, and providing autocompletion and type checking in IDEs, resulting in a smoother and more efficient Node.js development experience. The MIT license remains consistent between both versions, offering developers flexibility in how they use the library. Finally, because the versions were released the same day, it indicates that problems were found in the first release and that a new release was deployed on the same day to solve those problems.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 22.5.4 of the package @types/node