@types/sinon provides TypeScript definitions for the popular Sinon.JS library, a powerful tool for creating stubs, mocks, and spies in JavaScript testing. Version 10.0.3 represents a minor update over the previous stable version, 10.0.2, both designed to enhance the developer experience when using Sinon with TypeScript. Key dependencies remain consistent, with both versions relying on "@sinonjs/fake-timers" version 7.1.0 or higher for advanced time manipulation functionalities within tests.
While the file count stays constant at 4 files, a slight difference in unpacked size exists, with version 10.0.3 being negligibly smaller (76419 bytes vs 76705 bytes). This minor size reduction likely stems from internal optimizations or whitespace changes within the type definitions and has no functional downstream impact. The most notable difference lies in the release dates: version 10.0.3 was released on September 21, 2021, while version 10.0.2 was released on June 2, 2021. This three-month gap suggests that version 10.0.3 incorporates bug fixes, refined typings, or adjustments to better align with newer versions of TypeScript or Sinon itself. Developers upgrading from 10.0.2 to 10.0.3 can expect improved type safety and potentially fewer type-related issues, contributing to more robust and maintainable test suites. The MIT license ensures freedom for usage within varied project types. Using the latest ensures you get the most compatible type definitions for Sinon.JS.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 10.0.3 of the package @types/sinon