@types/node version 6.14.9 is a minor update to the TypeScript definitions for Node.js, following closely after version 6.14.8. Both versions, licensed under MIT, provide developers with essential type information for utilizing Node.js within TypeScript projects, enhancing code quality and developer experience by enabling features like autocompletion, type checking, and improved refactoring. The core repository for both remains the DefinitelyTyped project on GitHub, specifically within the types/node directory.
The key difference lies in the increased unpacked size of version 6.14.9, measuring 210922 bytes compared to 6.14.8's 207993 bytes. While the number of files remains constant at 7, this size difference may indicate additions or modifications to the type definitions themselves. Developers should consider these additions, which likely address specific typings or introduce adjustments reflecting updates in Node.js itself. This new version was released October 30th, 2019, 6 days after the previous one.
For developers using these definitions, upgrading to 6.14.9 is recommended to ensure they are using the most up-to-date and complete typings. Because the change is small between the versions, these updates will very likely include fixes for minor incompatibilities with the most-recent Node.js features, or corrections reported by users of the library.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 6.14.9 of the package @types/node