The latest LTS version of Node.js, 24.15.0 “Krypton”, is now live, bringing a wave of stability and new capabilities for developers:
<ul>
<li>Performance &amp; Memory: New <code>--max-heap-size</code> CLI option for better memory control.</li>
<li>Module System: <code>require(esm)</code> and module compile cache are now stable.</li>
<li>Crypto Enhancements: Raw key format support added to <code>KeyObject</code> APIs.</li>
<li>File System: <code>fs.stat</code> introduces a <code>throwIfNoEntry</code> option.</li>
<li>Networking: HTTP/2 gains configurable HTTP/1 fallback; <code>Socket</code> adds <code>setTOS/getTOS</code>.</li>
<li>Database: SQLite moves to release candidate status with a new <code>limits</code> property.</li>
<li>Diagnostics: C++ support for diagnostics channels.</li>
<li>Testing: Test runner improvements with worker ID exposure and better SIGINT handling.</li>
</ul>
This release also includes bug fixes across streams, crypto, HTTP, ESM, and buffer modules, plus dependency updates:
<ul>
<li>npm 11.12.1</li>
<li>SQLite 3.52.0</li>
<li>Updated root certificates</li>
</ul>
📌 A solid step forward for developers looking for reliability, performance, and modern tooling in Node.js.

Dev SK

Node.js 24.15.0 'Krypton' is now available as an LTS release. Key highlights include a new `--max-heap-size` CLI option for memory control, stable `require(esm)` and module compile cache, raw key format support in `KeyObject` crypto APIs, a `throwIfNoEntry` option for `fs.stat`, HTTP/2 configurable HTTP/1 fallback, SQLite reaching release candidate status with a new `limits` property, and test runner improvements. The release also bundles npm 11.12.1, SQLite 3.52.0, and updated root certificates.

🚀 Node.js 24.15.0 (LTS) — Krypton Release Highlights