Node.js Releases - How They Work and Long Term Support

Explore the intricacies of Node.js release management in this 25-minute conference talk from View Source Berlin 2016. Delve into the challenges of maintaining multiple release lines while supporting legacy versions, as Myles Borins discusses the Long Term Support (LTS) release cycle introduced with Node.js Argon (v4.2.0). Gain insights into the backporting process, release procedures, and the complexities of balancing rapid development with long-term stability. Learn how Node.js, as a maturing project, addresses the responsibility of proper legacy support over a 30-month LTS cycle. Presented by Myles Borins, a developer, musician, artist, and inventor working for IBM and contributing extensively to the Node.js ecosystem.