Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js

Abstract

Remember Node.js in 2020? It worked, but you needed countless dependencies to get anything done.

Fast forward to 2026 and Node has completely transformed. It’s faster, more capable, and packed with modern features that make it feel like a brand-new runtime.

Imagine going through every changelog from the past six years and condensing it all into one talk. From the native test runner and permission model to built-in TypeScript support and beyond, we’ll explore everything you can now do out of the box. Stop writing Node.js like it’s 2020 and discover what the modern runtime can truly achieve today.