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Node.js is changing its release cadence starting with version 27.x: from two major releases per year to one. Every release will become LTS (eliminating the odd/even distinction), with a new Alpha channel for early testing of breaking changes. The new cycle runs Alpha (Oct–Mar), Current (Apr–Oct), then 30 months of LTS, totaling 36 months of support. Node.js 26 is the last release under the old model. The change is driven by low adoption of odd-numbered releases, volunteer sustainability concerns, and the need for enterprise predictability. Library authors are encouraged to integrate Alpha releases into their CI pipelines early.

Node.js — Evolving the Node.js Release Schedule