Node release schedule â
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TLDR: Get the latest LTS from the Node homepage.
Even numbers = stable and supported for 2.5 years.
Node uses a two-track release cycle, odd numbers are considered unstable and even numbers are considered stable.
Typically odd-numbered versions will be considered the Current release for 6 months. After six months, they become unsupported and its' even-numbered successor moves to Active LTS, and is ready for use.
LTS means long term support, and typically means critical bugfixes for about 30 months (2.5 years).
Feature stability â
Different APIs are in different stages of development at any given time.
For production, you'll want to use APIs with a stability of 2 - Stable or greater.
For personal stuff, go crazy go stupid ðĪŠ.