Node.js has recently released new LTS versions with several notable changes and updates. The latest version, Node v18.20.0 (LTS), introduces support for import attributes, experimental node-api feature flags, and updated root certificates. It also includes updated dependencies such as ada, base64, c-ares, npm, simdutf8, and zlib. Users can download the installer and binary files for various platforms from the provided links.
In addition, Node v20.12.0 (LTS) brings significant changes including the implementation of crypto.hash() for faster digest computation, loading and parsing environment variables with process.loadEnvFile() and util.parseEnv(), new connection attempt events in net.createConnection, permission model changes, support for embedding assets, and configurable snapshot support.
Node.js v20 LTS is now generally available, offering improved performance and introducing new core APIs to reduce dependency on third-party libraries. The default version for new projects is now Node.js 20.
Furthermore, the Node.js project will release new versions of the 18.x, 20.x, and 21.x release lines on or shortly after Wednesday, April 3, 2024. These releases aim to address medium and high severity security issues. It is recommended for users to update to the latest versions to ensure the security of their Node.js applications.

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Node.js has released new LTS versions with notable changes and updates, including support for import attributes, experimental feature flags, and updated root certificates. Additionally, the latest LTS version introduces faster digest computation, new connection attempt events, permission model changes, support for embedding assets, and configurable snapshot support. Users are recommended to update to the latest versions for improved performance and security.

Node.js — Node v18.20.0 and v20.12.0 (LTS)