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Explore 10 modern Node.js runtime features to start using in 2024. Includes the Node.js test runner, native mocking, test coverage, watch mode, .env loader, import.meta support, native timers with promises, permissions model, and policy module.

10 modern Node.js runtime features to start using in 2024

Fastify is a high-performance web framework for building backend Node.js APIs. It offers advantages such as modern ESM support, async/await promise-based route definitions, high performance with fast radix route tree resolution, and a rich plugin architecture with encapsulation. The plugins mentioned in the post, including @fastify/pino, @fastify/cors, @fastify/env, and @fastify/swagger, serve as building blocks for Fastify applications and provide features like logging, CORS support, environment variable management, and API documentation.

Fastify plugins as building blocks for a backend Node.js API

Snyk's blog is a source of information and advice for developers looking to ensure the security of their software applications. From vulnerability management and secure coding practices to compliance standards and threat intelligence, it covers a wide range of topics relevant to software security. Through practical tips, case studies, and expert commentary, the blog empowers developers to identify and address security vulnerabilities in their code, helping them build and maintain secure software applications in today's threat landscape.

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