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@types/yargs

6.5.0

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Version 6.5.0 Details

The @types/yargs package provides TypeScript definitions for the popular yargs command-line argument parser. Version 6.5.0 arrived on December 23, 2016, building upon the previous stable version 6.3.3, released on November 28, 2016. Both versions share the same core characteristics: same authors, MIT license, and source code hosted on the DefinitelyTyped GitHub repository. They define the types for the 'yargs' package enabling developers to use yargs while leveraging TypeScript's static typing features, improving code maintainability and reducing potential runtime errors.

The key difference lies in the jump in semantic versioning, indicating a potential introduction of new features, bug fixes, or breaking changes. While the provided data doesn't explicitly detail the specific modifications between these versions, developers upgrading from 6.3.3 to 6.5.0 should review the yargs changelog and TypeScript definition changes to ensure compatibility within their projects. The update may involve adjustments to how command-line arguments are parsed or processed within the TypeScript code. Given the relatively short time between releases, the changes are likely incremental but could still impact existing code relying on specific type definitions. Developers leveraging yargs within TypeScript projects are advised to carefully assess changes to gain the benefits of up-to-date typings.

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