LTS Node.js 24 and 26 · TypeScript first

Node.js development for apps that never keep users waiting

We build real-time features, fast APIs and scalable microservices with Node.js and TypeScript, using NestJS, Fastify and the cloud platform that fits you.

49.1% of developers use Node.js, the most-used web technology in the Stack Overflow 2025 survey.

Why Node.js is fast

Waiting without blocking

Most web work is waiting: for the database, an API or a file. A blocking server waits on each request in turn. Node.js starts the next request while the first one waits. The bars below are illustrative.

Blocking server
6 requests ≈ 6 × wait time
Node.js
6 requests ≈ 1 wait time
Release lifecycle

Which Node.js versions are supported?

Node.js 20 reached end of life in April 2026. Node.js 26 enters LTS this month. From Node.js 27, there will be one release a year, and every release becomes LTS.

20242025202620272028202920302031
Node 20
Ended Apr 2026
Node 22
EOL Apr 2027
Node 24
EOL Apr 2028
Node 26
EOL Apr 2029
Node 27
EOL Apr 2030
Today

Planned dates from the Node.js release team; the new schedule may still be amended.

Built into Node.js now

Fewer dependencies, fewer security risks

Things that used to need an npm package now ship inside Node.js itself. Fewer packages means smaller installs and less to patch.

axios / node-fetchfetch()Built-in HTTP client, same as the browser
jest / mochanode:testBuilt-in test runner with mocks and coverage
nodemonnode --watchRestart on file changes
dotenv--env-fileLoad .env files natively
ts-nodeType strippingRun .ts files directly
ws (client)WebSocketBuilt-in WebSocket client
sqlite3node:sqliteEmbedded SQLite database
ESM headachesrequire(esm)Load ES modules from CommonJS
Architecture

How we structure a Node.js platform

A typical production setup: a typed API gateway, small focused services and a queue for slow work, so the app stays fast under load.

Web and mobile apps
API gateway (Fastify / NestJS)
Node services
Queue (BullMQ / Kafka)
PostgreSQL · Redis · MongoDB
Honest fit check

Where Node.js shines, and where we use something else

We recommend Node.js when it is the right tool, and say so when it is not.

Great fit

  • Real-time chat, notifications and live dashboards
  • REST and GraphQL APIs
  • Microservices and serverless functions
  • Streaming files, video and data
  • BFF layers for React and mobile apps

Use with care

  • Heavy number crunching → worker threads or a Python/Go service
  • Large ML training → Python
  • Very CPU-bound image work → native modules or queues
Node.js or another language?

Choosing your back-end technology

We work across stacks and often combine them behind one API.

TechnologyStrengthsWhen we choose it
Node.jsNon-blocking I/O, JavaScript and TypeScript end to end, huge npm ecosystemReal-time apps, APIs, BFFs, serverless
PythonBest AI and data librariesAI features, data pipelines
GoCompiled, simple concurrency, tiny binariesHigh-throughput infrastructure
C# / .NETFast, strongly typed, Microsoft ecosystemEnterprise and Azure-heavy systems
JavaMature enterprise frameworksLarge regulated platforms
Ruby on RailsFastest full-stack MVPsStartups and internal tools
FAQ

Node.js development questions

Straight answers to what clients ask us most.

Why use Node.js for a back end?

Node.js handles many simultaneous connections efficiently with its non-blocking event loop, so it suits APIs, real-time features and microservices. Your team can use JavaScript or TypeScript on both front end and back end, and npm offers a package for almost anything.

Which Node.js version should we use?

Node.js 24 is in active LTS and Node.js 26 becomes LTS in October 2026. We use the newest LTS for new projects. Node.js 20 reached end of life in April 2026, so apps still on it should upgrade.

What is changing in the Node.js release schedule?

From Node.js 27, there will be one major release a year, every release will become LTS, and odd-numbered releases are replaced by a six-month alpha channel. Node.js 27.0.0 is planned for April 2027.

Is Node.js fast enough for large systems?

Yes for I/O-heavy work, which is most web traffic. Large companies run Node.js at scale. For CPU-heavy tasks we use worker threads, queues or a separate service in Go or Python.

Node.js or Python for our API?

Choose Node.js for real-time features, JavaScript-heavy teams and high-concurrency APIs. Choose Python when the product is centred on AI or data science. We often use both: Node.js for the API, Python for the AI service.

Do you write Node.js in TypeScript?

Yes, by default. TypeScript catches errors earlier and makes large codebases easier to maintain. Recent Node.js versions can even run TypeScript files directly by stripping types.

Which frameworks do you use?

NestJS for structured enterprise back ends, Fastify for high-performance APIs, Express for simple services and existing apps, and Next.js when we build full-stack React.

How much does Node.js development cost?

It depends on scope and integrations. We give a fixed price per milestone after discovery, or provide dedicated Node.js developers monthly.

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