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Node.js v22 introduces native file watching, eliminating the need for third-party tools like Nodemon for detecting file changes and automating tasks such as server reloads and code recompiles. The post compares native file watching with Nodemon, highlighting the benefits and limitations of both. Additionally, it offers a guide for transitioning from Nodemon to native file watching and explores other notable updates in Node.js v22, including a default WebSocket client, experimental support for synchronous ES module imports, new glob matching methods in the fs module, and enhanced script execution from package.json.

Exploring native file watching in Node.js v22

The role of Nodemon before native file watching

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