Node.js 24 is here: What’s new and what to expect

Node.js 24, launched on May 6, 2025, is a pivotal release that focuses on innovation and long-term stability, with significant updates such as a V8 Engine upgrade to v13.6, improved performance of the Undici HTTP client, and the introduction of a stable permission model. Entering Long-Term Support in October 2025, it is designed to be a stable choice for production environments while also offering developers a chance to experiment with new features. The release includes enhancements in performance, security, and developer experience, such as AsyncLocalStorage improvements, safer child_process argument handling, and automatic subtest completion in the test runner. It also deprecates certain legacy APIs to align with modern standards, encouraging developers to update their codebases. Node.js 24's balanced approach allows enterprises to leverage stable, long-term versions while enabling developers to explore cutting-edge features, ensuring a secure, efficient, and future-ready development environment.