The @types/react-dom package provides TypeScript definitions for the React DOM library, essential for developers using React with TypeScript. Comparing versions 17.0.3 and 17.0.2, we see subtle but potentially impactful differences. Both versions share the same core description, license (MIT), and dependency on @types/react (allowing any version through the "*"). The repository information remains consistent, pointing to the DefinitelyTyped GitHub repository. The key differences lie in the distribution metadata and release date. Version 17.0.3 was released on March 23, 2021, while version 17.0.2 was released on March 8, 2021.
While both distributions contain 10 files, the unpacked size of version 17.0.3 (24265 bytes) is slightly larger than version 17.0.2 (24159 bytes). This increase in size suggests minor additions or modifications to the type definitions. For developers, this means version 17.0.3 likely includes fixes or improvements based on feedback or changes in the React DOM library itself. When choosing a version, developers generally want to use the latest stable, version 17.0.3 in this case. While the exact changes are not specified in the metadata, upgrading to 17.0.3 might address edge cases or improve type safety compared to the previous release. Also, developers could examine the release notes or commit history on the DefinitelyTyped repository to understand the specific changes introduced in version 17.0.3, and determine if upgrade is necessary.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 17.0.3 of the package @types/react-dom