Node.js Versions - How Do They Work?

Explore the intricacies of Node.js version management and release cycles in this conference talk from JSConf.Asia 2016. Delve into the Long Term Support release cycle, learn how multiple release lines are maintained, and understand the process of backporting commits and creating releases. Gain insights into Node.js's approach to legacy support, the challenges of maintaining a fast-paced project, and the tools used in the release process. Discover how breaking changes are handled and potential failures are addressed. This comprehensive overview, presented by Myles Borins, an artist, musician, developer, and IBM contributor to the Node.js ecosystem, offers valuable knowledge for developers working with or interested in Node.js version management.

Intro
Nodejs Version History
Nodejs Release Schedule
Nodejs Release Branches
Demo
Branching
Branch Diff
Release Tools
Breaking Changes
Failures
Conclusion