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@types/node

9.6.0

Comparision Betweeen 9.6.0 and 9.4.7

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Version 9.6.0 Details

@types/node versions 9.6.0 and 9.4.7 both provide TypeScript definitions for Node.js, enabling developers to write strongly-typed Node.js applications. Both versions share the same MIT license and are sourced from the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub, ensuring community-driven, high-quality definitions. Neither version lists any direct dependencies, indicating that they solely provide type definitions and don't rely on any external JavaScript libraries.

However, there subtle difference between the 2 versions. Version 9.6.0 was released on March 22, 2018, while version 9.4.7 was released earlier on March 8, 2018. A key difference lies in the unpacked size: version 9.6.0 is slightly smaller at 468969 bytes compared to version 9.4.7's 476747 bytes. This suggests some optimization or removal of redundant definitions in the newer version. Developers may want to upgrade to version 9.6.0 to potentially benefit from these refinements and ensure they are using the most up-to-date type definitions for Node.js at that time. Both versions contain 5 files, offering a compact footprint for your project while greatly enhancing your development workflow with auto-completion, better error messages, and type safety. When chosing a version of @types/node, developers should consider these subtle differences to ensure best performance with their current project.

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