@types/react version 16.9.38 represents a subtle but important update to the TypeScript definitions for React, building on the foundation laid by version 16.9.37. While the core dependencies, specifically csstype and @types/prop-types, remain unchanged, indicating no fundamental shifts in supported styling or prop validation patterns, there are minor differences that might be relevant for developers.
The most noticeable alterations are in the dist section. Version 16.9.38 registers a slightly increased unpacked size of 158619 compared to 158276 in the prior build. This small increase likely stems from refinements or patches to existing type definitions rather than the introduction of entirely new features. Developers upgrading should anticipate marginal difference in overall project size.
Furthermore, the releaseDate reveals that version 16.9.38 was published on June 17, 2020, at 14:55:32.821Z, a few hours after version 16.9.37 which saw a release at 06:54:39.322Z on the same day. This relatively quick successive release suggests that the update may contain fixes for bugs or inaccuracies detected shortly after the initial release of version 16.9.37.
Developers using TypeScript and React are advised to upgrade to version 16.9.38 to benefit from these potential refinements and fixes. Although the nature of the changes is not explicitly detailed, staying current with the latest type definitions typically ensures greater accuracy and alignment with the evolving React ecosystem ensuring smooth building of React Typescript applications.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 16.9.38 of the package @types/react