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@types/react

18.2.79

Comparision Betweeen 18.2.79 and 18.2.78

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Version 18.2.79 Details

The @types/react package provides TypeScript definitions for the React library, enabling developers to leverage static typing within their React projects. Version 18.2.79 was released on April 15, 2024, succeeding version 18.2.78, which was released two days prior on April 13, 2024. Both versions share the same core dependencies: csstype (version ^3.0.2) for CSS type definitions, and @types/prop-types for defining React component prop types. The license for both versions remains MIT, and the source code is hosted on the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub, specifically within the types/react directory. The distributions are available as gzipped tar archives on the npm registry.

A subtle difference exists in the unpacked size of the packages. Version 18.2.78 has an unpacked size of 432904 bytes, while version 18.2.79 is slightly smaller at 432622 bytes. This indicates a minor optimization or reduction in the overall size of the type definitions. While seemingly insignificant, these small improvements can contribute to faster install times and potentially slightly reduced memory footprint when working with TypeScript in larger projects. Since the dependencies field didn't change in this update, the update probably involves type definition improvements and fixes. Developers should evaluate the changes between the versions based on their specific React codebase and TypeScript configurations. If a project is already working seamlessly with version 18.2.78, the update to 18.2.79 might be seamless, bringing in the newer types, and it's advised to check for specific bug fixes or improvements related to React's typing. TypeScript users benefit from enhanced code completion, static analysis, and improved overall code quality when using these type definitions.

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