The @types/react package provides TypeScript definitions for the popular React library, enabling developers to leverage static typing within their React projects for enhanced code quality and maintainability. Comparing version 18.2.63 and its predecessor, 18.2.62, reveals subtle changes that are potentially significant for developers. Both versions share the same core dependencies: csstype for CSS property definitions and @types/scheduler and @types/prop-types for scheduler and prop type definitions respectively. This indicates that the fundamental type definitions for React's core functionalities remain consistent.
However, a key difference lies in the unpacked size of the packages after install. Version 18.2.63 has a slightly larger unpacked size of 427755 bytes compared to version 18.2.62's 426999 bytes. This suggests that the latest version introduces some new or modified type definitions, perhaps addressing specific edge cases or adding support for newer React features or API updates. Although the number of files within the package remains the same (17), the increased unpacked size implies changes within those files. Developers should consult the changelog or release notes for a detailed breakdown of these specific modifications, bug fixes, or new features introduced as part of the updated TypeScript definitions. The latest version was released on March 5th 2024, while the other was released on March 4th 2024, so the changes should be minor but could impact developers' code especially after upgrading.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 18.2.63 of the package @types/react