Software Update: Node.js 18.12.0 (LTS) / 19.0.0

Node.js is open source and cross-platform, and is aimed at developing server-side web applications. Those applications are written in JavaScript and executed within the Node.js runtime on the server. It offers an event-driven environment where non-blocking I/O has been an important starting point. For more information about Node.js, see this page. The development team released versions recently 18.12.0a version with extra long support, and 19.0.0 released. The most important changes that have been made in both versions are summarized below for you.

Node v18.12.0 (LTS)

This release marks the transition of Node.js 18.x into Long Term Support (LTS) with the codename ‘Hydrogen’. The 18.x release line now moves into “Active LTS” and will remain so until October 2023. After that time, it will move into “Maintenance” until end of life in April 2025.

Node.js 19 is now available!

We’re excited to announce that Node.js 19 was released today! Highlights include the update of the V8 JavaScript engine to 10.7, and HTTP(s)/1.1 KeepAlive enabled by default.

Node.js 19 will replace Node.js 18 as our ‘Current’ release line when Node.js 18 enters long-term support (LTS) later this month. As per the release schedule, Node.js 19 will be the ‘Current’ release for the next 6 months, until April 2023. You can read more about our release policy here.