@types/sinon versions 10.0.5 and 10.0.4 offer TypeScript definitions for the Sinon.js library, a popular tool for creating spies, stubs, and mocks in JavaScript testing. Both versions share the same core functionality, providing developers with type safety and autocompletion when using Sinon in TypeScript projects.
The dependency on "@sinonjs/fake-timers" remains consistent across both releases which indicates that the core functionality of Sinon's related utilities is preserved. Both versions are licensed under the MIT license and maintained within the DefinitelyTyped repository.
The key difference lies in the internal file sizes and release dates. Version 10.0.5, released on October 23, 2021, has an unpacked size of 76865 bytes. Version 10.0.4, released earlier on September 25, 2021, has an unpacked size of 76459 bytes. The difference in size suggests that incremental changes, bug fixes, or type definition updates were introduced in version 10.0.5. Furthermore, with the most recent version of the library, developers can now enjoy up-to-date features and performance.
For developers already using @types/sinon in their TypeScript projects, upgrading to version 10.0.5 is recommended for potential improvements and bug fixes, even though the changes appear minimal. The library can benefit unit testing and integration tests in your javascript projects. For new projects, using the latest release ensures access to the most current type definitions and any associated enhancements.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 10.0.5 of the package @types/sinon