The latest Node release includes require() support for ES modules, improved WebSocket communications, and an update to Google's V8 JavaScript engine 2.4. Node.js 22 ...

Currently, modules must be recompiled to work with new versions of Node.js and the JavaScript engine, which traditionally has been Google’s V8 engine. But N-API is about to make things easier by ...

The first time a native ES module appears in require(), an experimental warning is displayed. In the event of problems or regressions, users can report this in the Node.js issue tracker.

According to Statista, as of 2024, Node.js overtook React.js to become the most widely used web framework. Over 40% of developers reported using Node.js, compared to 39.5% who opted for React.js.