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@types/node

9.6.18

Comparision Betweeen 9.6.18 and 9.6.17

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Version 9.6.18 Details

@types/node version 9.6.18, a package providing TypeScript definitions for Node.js, was released on May 18, 2018, shortly after version 9.6.17 which came out on May 17, 2018. Both versions are licensed under MIT and share the same source code repository on GitHub within the DefinitelyTyped project. From a developer's standpoint, the core functionality exposed through the TypeScript definitions remains consistent between the two versions as denoted by empty dependencies field. The update between these versions seems incremental, primarily involving minor refinements or fixes rather than major API changes.

The most notable difference lies in the unpacked size of the package. Version 9.6.18 has an unpacked size of 474036 bytes, slightly larger than version 9.6.17's 474009 bytes. This increase hints at subtle adjustments within the type definitions, possibly including expanded type coverage or minor corrections. While the number of files remains constant at 5, the overall footprint suggests internal modifications.

Given the short timeframe between releases, developers already using version 9.6.17 should consider upgrading to 9.6.18 to benefit from any incremental improvements, bug fixes, or broadened type hinting. However, the minimal nature of these alterations suggests that the upgrade is unlikely to introduce any breaking changes or major functional differences. Developers initiating a new project with TypeScript and Node.js should, as always, opt for the latest available version 9.6.18 to get the most up-to-date type definitions.

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