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@types/ws

6.0.0

Comparision Betweeen 6.0.0 and 5.1.2

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Version 6.0.0 Details

The @types/ws package provides TypeScript definitions for the popular 'ws' WebSocket library, crucial for developers building real-time applications and working with WebSocket communication in TypeScript projects. Comparing version 6.0.0 and the preceding stable version 5.1.2 reveals some subtle but important changes of interest to developers. Both versions maintain consistent dependencies on @types/node and @types/events, ensuring compatibility with Node.js environments and standard event handling patterns. Crucially, transitioning to version 6.0.0 involves a size increase, with an unpacked size of 12789 bytes compared to 12433 bytes in version 5.1.2. While seemingly minor, the 356 byte increase suggests updates or additions in the type definitions themselves, potentially encompassing improved accuracy, broader coverage of the 'ws' API, or resolutions to previously reported type-related issues. Version 6.0.0 was released on August 14, 2018, following version 5.1.2 released on June 7, 2018, indicating a roughly two-month interval between releases. Developers considering upgrading should evaluate whether the added definitions or type fixes in 6.0.0 address any specific challenges they face with WebSockets in their TypeScript applications. The relatively short release cycle suggests active maintenance and responsiveness to the evolving needs of the 'ws' library and its TypeScript users. A quick look at the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub is a good idea to know the specifics of the changes.

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