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@types/ws

8.5.4

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Version 8.5.4 Details

The @types/ws package provides TypeScript definitions for the popular ws WebSocket library, crucial for developers building real-time applications with Node.js. Version 8.5.4, released on December 30, 2022, represents an update to the type definitions from the previous stable version, 8.5.3, released on March 11, 2022. While both versions share the same core purpose and dependency on @types/node, there are a few notable differences. The newer version incorporates updates and refinements to better reflect the evolving API of the ws library itself, enhancing type safety and developer experience. Most notably, version 8.5.4 includes one more file than version 8.5.3 and increased the unpacked size, from 20834 to 21517.

For developers, upgrading to version 8.5.4 is generally recommended as it likely integrates fixes, improved typings for edge cases, and potentially better support for newer features of the underlying ws library. By using the latest type definitions, developers can minimize the risk of type-related errors, improve code completion and refactoring, improve WebSocket integration with Typescript and ensure their TypeScript code interacts seamlessly with the ws WebSocket implementation. Always assess compatibility as you upgrade to the newest version.

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