@types/react provides TypeScript definitions for the React library, crucial for developers using React with TypeScript, enabling type checking and improved code completion. Examining versions 15.7.2 and 15.7.3, we see minor differences, primarily in release date and unpacked size. Version 15.7.3 was released on August 6, 2021, while version 15.7.2 came out on July 7, 2021. The unpacked size for version 15.7.3 is 182,467 bytes, slightly larger than version 15.7.2 at 182,431 bytes, indicating potentially small adjustments or fixes within the type definitions.
Both versions share the same core characteristics: no dependencies (meaning they contain only the React type definitions themselves), an MIT license, and a repository on DefinitelyTyped, a reliable source for community-maintained TypeScript definitions. Developers should generally opt for the latest version (15.7.3 in this case) to benefit from the most recent fixes and improvements, although the changes between these specific versions appear minor. Regularly updating @types/react ensures compatibility with the React library and leverages the evolving TypeScript ecosystem, leading to more robust and maintainable React applications. If encountering issues, comparing the definitions between the versions might help isolate if a specific change introduced a problem.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 15.7.3 of the package @types/react