Evolving the Node.js Release Schedule
Summary
Node.js is changing its release cadence from two major releases per year to one, with every release becoming Long-Term Support (LTS). An Alpha channel will enable early testing with semver-major changes, and version numbers will align with the calendar year of the initial Current release. The change aims to improve predictability and reduce maintainership burden, with a structured schedule including Alpha, Current, LTS, and indefinite End of Life phases.