Node.js has released version 25.6.0, which includes new features and improvements such as enhanced control over socket traffic shaping, more hooks for async-promise life-cycles, and native ESM support for embedder APIs. This update also addresses security with OpenSSL patches, performance enhancements, and bug fixes, making it essential for developers to upgrade to ensure stability and efficiency in their applications. Notable features include a "trackPromises" switch in async_hooks, new net socket options for managing Type-of-Service, and faster TextEncoder performance using SIMDUTF. Additionally, convenience methods and updates to security and dependencies round out the improvements, making this version particularly beneficial for applications relying on Node's networking capabilities
Node.js 25.6.0 (Current) released
The latest release of Node.js, version 25.6.0, provides several new features and improvements for developers to take advantage of. These updates include better control over socket traffic shaping, more hooks into async-promise life-cycles, and native ESM support for embedder APIs. Additionally, the release includes OpenSSL security patches and performance tweaks to improve overall stability and speed. Some notable changes include a "trackPromises" switch in async_hooks, new net socket options for setting and getting TOS (Type-of-Service), and improved TextEncoder performance thanks to SIMDUTF.
