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Starting with 27.x, Node.js will move from two major releases per year to one.
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This post explains what's changing, why, and what it means for users.
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This post explains what's changing, why, and what it means for users. For the
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full discussion and background, see [nodejs/Release#1113](https://github.com/nodejs/Release/issues/1113).
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**TL;DR:** If you already upgrade between LTS versions, little changes beyond
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version numbering. LTS support windows remain similar, and the upgrade path
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## Why This Change
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- The odd/even distinction confuses newcomers.
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We also recognize that enterprises need predictability. The new schedule is
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designed to be well-defined, so teams can plan upgrades and allocate resources
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accordingly.
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### Volunteer Sustainability
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Node.js is maintained primarily by volunteers. While some contributors receive sponsorship, most
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upcoming breaking changes. Not intended for production use.
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**What to expect:**
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- Semver-major changes may land during this phase
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- Releases are signed and tagged (unlike nightly)
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- API may change between releases
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- The release cadence is flexible; the Release Team will determine the timing
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and frequency of Alpha releases based on the volume of changes and project needs
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**Why:** Provides early feedback on breaking changes with quality gates that
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Nightly builds lack. Also allows landing V8 updates earlier in the cycle.
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The rules for shipping semver-major commits in Alpha versions will be defined by
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the Release Team and documented in the [Release repository](https://github.com/nodejs/Release).
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## What's NOT Changing
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- **Long-Term Support duration** remains similar (29 months)
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This change is the result of discussions across GitHub issues, Release Working Group meetings, and
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[the Collaboration Summit Chesapeake 2025](https://youtu.be/ppi87YjU9x0?si=NFF5WKIGDJE_U-_V&t=6524).
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We will continue discussing this topic at the upcoming Collaboration Summit in London.
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We thank everyone who contributed feedback.
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For questions or comments, see [nodejs/Release#1113](https://github.com/nodejs/Release/issues/1113).

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