Node.js is shifting from two major releases per year to one starting with version 27.x in October 2026, making every release an LTS version. This change addresses low adoption of odd-numbered releases, reduces maintenance burden on volunteers, and provides more predictable upgrade cycles for enterprises. Library authors are encouraged to test against alpha releases earlier to catch issues before they affect users.
Background
Node.js is a popular JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine, widely used for server-side development. The project has maintained a biannual release schedule since the io.js merger in 2015.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Apr 2, 2026 at 08:22 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10