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nodejs/node v26.0.0: 2026-05-05, Version 26.0.0 (Current), @RafaelGSS

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We're excited to announce the release of Node.js 26! Highlights include the Temporal API enabled by default, updates to the V8 JavaScript engine to 14.6, Undici to 8.0, and several important deprecations and removals as we continue to modernize the platform. As a reminder, Node.js 26 will enter

Why it matters → Apps using node will need code changes before upgrading. Review the release notes before bumping versions.

Who should care → Engineers depending on node.

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  "body": "\n\n\nWe're excited to announce the release of Node.js 26! Highlights include the Temporal API enabled by default,\nupdates to the V8 JavaScript engine to 14.6, Undici to 8.0, and several important deprecations and removals\nas we continue to modernize the platform.\n\nAs a reminder, Node.js 26 will enter long-term support (LTS) in October, but until then, it will be the \"Current\" release for the next six months.\nWe encourage you to explore the new features and benefits offered by this latest release and evaluate their potential impact on your applications.\n\n### Notable Changes\n\n#### Temporal API\n\nThe Temporal API is now enabled by default in Node.js 26. Temporal is a modern dat
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