Node.js 23 LTS Upgrade & Rust 1.82 Release: New Features and Key Changes

Node.js 23 was officially released on October 16 and will be promoted to a long‑term support (LTS) version during the week of October 29, entering a maintenance phase that ensures stable and secure updates.

Key highlights of this version include:

Support for loading native ES modules using require() (previously enabled via the --experimental-require-module flag).

A stable -run command that reliably executes scripts.

Enhanced test runner capabilities, now supporting glob patterns for coverage files to improve test configuration.

This release also drops support for 32‑bit Windows, as the team aims to focus on more modern environments.

The Node.js team explains that odd‑numbered versions like Node.js 23 are intended for early feature testing in specific environments and will not be promoted to LTS, whereas even‑numbered versions such as Node.js 22 prioritize stability, security, and provide 30 months of support.

Rust 1.82.0 Released on October 18

Rust 1.82.0 was released on October 18, bringing a large number of API updates listed on the official blog, along with several new features.

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