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@types/node

8.5.0

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Version 8.5.0 Details

The @types/node package provides TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to write type-safe Node.js applications. Version 8.5.0, released on December 13, 2017, followed version 8.0.58, released just two days prior on December 11, 2017. The jump in version number suggests that version 8.5.0 likely includes several new or updated TypeScript definitions for Node.js APIs since the release 8.0.58.

While the core function – providing TypeScript definitions for Node.js – remains consistent, developers should consider upgrading to version 8.5.0 to benefit from the potential expansion of API coverage to match new Node.js updates and any improvements in type accuracy. Specifically, developers working with newer features or modules in Node.js might find the definitions in version 8.5.0 essential for a smooth TypeScript development experience. The quick release cadence between these versions indicates a commitment to keeping the TypeScript definitions up-to-date with the evolving Node.js ecosystem. Checking the changelog or release notes (if available) on the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub would give developers a comprehensive overview of added, modified, or deprecated APIs between these two versions.

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