A full version history of the @types/semver package with size, number of distributed files and dependency evolution.
The @types/semver package provides TypeScript definitions for the popular semver library, enabling developers to use semver with strong typing in their TypeScript projects. The package has undergone numerous version updates, reflecting the evolving nature of both the semver library itself and the TypeScript ecosystem.
Initially, versions in the 4.x and 5.x ranges aimed to provide definitions for specific semver versions like 4.3.4 and 5.3.0. A significant shift occurred with the introduction of version 6.0.0, which standardized the description simply as "TypeScript definitions for semver," implying a broader compatibility range and consolidating the maintenance efforts.
Version 7 marked another turning point, with some versions introducing external dependencies such as @types/node, expanding the scope of the definitions and addressing more complex usage scenarios. Later 7.x versions saw continuous refinement, with changes in file count and unpacked sizes, potentially indicating improvements in type coverage, documentation, or internal structuring. The latest versions, including a large jump to 7.7.0 and 7.7.1 showing continued maintenance and adaptation to the latest trends in TypeScript and semver usage, and is a huge milestone for the project.