

The API will remain experimental until more test coverage is added and the contributors have verified that the API implements as much of the specification as is feasible.

The implementation strives to be as close to spec-compliant as possible, but some aspects would require a browser environment and are thus omitted. The implementation comes from undici and is inspired by node-fetch which was originally based upon undici-fetch. In Node.js 18, an experimental global fetch API is available by default. New globally available browser-compatible APIs fetch (experimental) You can find the release post at, which contains the full list of commits included in this release. You can read more about our release policy at. Node.js 18 will be supported until April 2025. Once promoted to long-term support the release will be designated the codename 'Hydrogen'. As per the release schedule, Node.js 18 will be the 'Current' release for the next 6 months and then promoted to Long-term Support (LTS) in October 2022. Initially, Node.js 18 will replace Node.js 17 as our ‘Current’ release line. We’re excited to announce that Node.js 18 was released today! Highlights include the update of the V8 JavaScript engine to 10.1, global fetch enabled by default, and a core test runner module. Check the 18 is now available! By The Node.js Project, Click Install to confirm, wait until the installation completes, and click Finish.ĩ. With that, the latest Node.js is ready to install. Change the way the features are installed by clicking on the icons in the tree.Ĩ. Node.js allows you to select how you want to install the Node features. Choose the destination folder where you want to install Node.js.ħ. Accept the License Agreement by checking the box and click Next.Ħ. The Node.js Setup Wizard appears and guides you through the installation.ĥ.

Once the download is complete, run the installer.Ĥ. The system downloads the package and stores it in the specified directory.ģ.

After deciding the version, click on the Windows or the macOS Installer, depending on the system you are using. Navigate to the Node.js website and click on the latest stable version or the newest current release (with the latest features).Ģ. By doing so, the system should overwrite the older version with the updated one.ġ. To update your Node.js, go to its official download page and install the newest release.
