Both @types/react versions 18.3.6 and 18.3.5 provide TypeScript definitions for the React library, essential for developers using React with TypeScript. They share the same core dependencies: csstype (version 3.0.2 or higher) for CSS property typings and @types/prop-types for React's prop-types definitions. This ensures continued compatibility and a consistent experience when working with React components and their styling. The license remains MIT for both versions, offering developers freedom in using and distributing the type definitions. The source code repository remains consistent as well, pointing to the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub, where these types are community-maintained.
The key difference lies within the release date and unpacked size. Version 18.3.6 was released on September 16, 2024, while version 18.3.5 was released on August 30, 2024. This indicates that version 18.3.6 is a newer release containing bug fixes, improvements, or potentially new type definitions that align with any recent React updates during that period. The unpacked size has slightly increased from 437611 to 438025, which means there are minor changes in file sizes. For developers, the updated version usually provides enhanced type safety, and potentially supports new React features introduced after the prior version. It’s recommended that React TypeScript developers update to the latest @types/react version (18.3.6) to benefit from any fixes, improvements, or new typings relevant to their specific React project.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 18.3.6 of the package @types/react