@types/node provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, essential for developers using TypeScript to build Node.js applications, offering type safety and improved tooling support. Version 6.14.10 was released on April 13, 2020, succeeding version 6.14.9, which was released on October 30, 2019.
While both versions share the same core purpose, MIT license, and repository on DefinitelyTyped, the key difference lies in the release date, indicating a more recent update with potential bug fixes, improved typings, or compatibility adjustments for newer Node.js versions. Although the dependencies field is empty for both, typical updates to @types/node might include refining type definitions for core Node.js modules like fs, http, or path, ensuring accurate type checking and autocompletion in your IDE.
The updated version also boasts a slightly larger unpacked size of 210923 bytes compared to 210922 bytes of the older version, although both have the same number of files, 7. This small increase could reflect added or refined type declarations. If upgrading from 6.14.9, developers should test their projects to ensure continued compatibility and take advantage of potential improvements. Staying up-to-date with @types/node is crucial for a smoother TypeScript development experience with Node.js.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.14.10 of the package @types/node