Node 18 Full Updated
Node.js 18 has been a workhorse for the last few years. It brought us native Fetch, the V8 10.1 update, and improved test runners. It felt like the "modern" standard for so long.
New array methods for searching from the end of an array to the beginning. Intl.Locale API: Enhanced internationalization support. node 18 full
// No imports needed const response = await fetch('https://github.com'); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data.name); Use code with caution. Native Test Runner Introduced as experimental. Available via the node:test module. Sub-millisecond execution times. Outputs TAP (Test Anything Protocol) format. javascript New array methods for searching from the end
Remember to also update your project’s continuous integration (CI) scripts and any Dockerfile s that specify a base Node.js image. The NodeSource repositories and other common install methods have similarly straightforward commands for updating to the latest version. Native Test Runner Introduced as experimental
test('basic math', () => assert.strictEqual(1 + 1, 2); );
ShadowRealm API allows creating separate JavaScript execution contexts—powerful for plugins or safe code evaluation.
Do you need help debugging an issue with the or test runner modules?