#nodejs

Node 26 LTS won't turn on npm 12's protections for you

Node 26 goes LTS on 28 October still bundling npm 11. How to install npm 12 yourself and switch to its install-script allowlist.

Express isn't frozen: what Express 5 fixed, what it breaks, and when to leave anyway

Express 5 is the default install and Express 4 is heading for end of life. What changed, the upgrades that break quietly, and when to switch frameworks.

Node.js 26: What Changed for Backend Developers

Node.js Is Multi-Threaded: How libuv Runs Your Blocking Work

The event loop is single-threaded, but Node.js offloads blocking operations to a libuv thread pool. Here's how it works, what uses it, and how to tune it.

Node.js I/O Model and Its Strengths for Realtime Applications

Explains Node.js non‑blocking I/O and why it suits realtime, low‑latency applications.