Node.js 26 — What Actually Matters

Node.js 26 is here — but most of it won’t change how you write code. In this video, I break down the updates in Node.js 26 and focus on what actually matters for developers working on real-world projects. We’ll look at: * The new Temporal API (and why it’s a big deal) * The V8 engine upgrade * Improvements to the HTTP layer with Undici * Cleanup changes and what they mean for your codebase No fluff, no full changelog — just the parts that impact your day-to-day work. If you’re wondering whether you should upgrade to Node.js 26, this video will help you make that decision. --- 💡 My take: This is mostly a “cleanup” release… with one major shift that will change how we handle dates in JavaScript. If you're working with modern frameworks or care about maintainability and developer experience, consider subscribing — I cover topics at the intersection of frontend architecture, UX, and developer tooling.