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@types/ws

8.5.9

Comparision Betweeen 8.5.9 and 8.5.8

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Version 8.5.9 Details

The npm package @types/ws provides TypeScript definitions for the popular ws library, enabling developers to use WebSockets in their TypeScript projects with full type safety and autocompletion. Examining versions 8.5.8 and 8.5.9, we observe a relatively minor update indicated primarily by the version bump. Both versions share the same core characteristics: they define types for the ws library, depend on @types/node for Node.js compatibility, are licensed under MIT, and reside within the DefinitelyTyped repository on GitHub. The file count and unpacked size in the dist object are identical between the two versions, suggesting that the number of files and their overall size remains unchanged.

The key difference lies in the releaseDate. Version 8.5.9 was released on November 7, 2023, subsequent to version 8.5.8's release on October 18, 2023. This 3-week gap suggests that version 8.5.9 likely incorporates bug fixes, minor enhancements, or updates to reflect changes in the underlying ws library or its typings. While the specifics of these changes aren't detailed in the provided data, developers should generally prefer the newer version (8.5.9) for its potential improvements and bug fixes. When updating, it's always a good practice to consult the changelog on the DefinitelyTyped repository or relevant issue trackers on GitHub for a detailed breakdown of the applied changes to ensure compatibility and understand any potential impact on existing code. The dependency on @types/node indicates these definitions are intended for Node.js environments.

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