Node.js – v22.6.0

Node.js has released version 22.6.0, introducing several experimental features and notable changes. One significant addition is the --experimental-strip-types flag, which allows for initial TypeScript support by stripping type annotations from .ts files. This feature currently supports only inline type annotations and requires explicit file extensions in import statements. Another experimental feature is network inspection, enabled via the --experimental-network-inspection flag, which allows developers to inspect network activities in JavaScript applications, although it is limited to the http and https modules. The update also includes various minor changes, such as enhancements to the diagnostics channel for HTTP requests and the exposure of the DuplexPair API in streams. Additionally, several commits have been made to improve build processes, documentation, and error handling. The Node.js team is actively working on expanding the functionality of these experimental features in future updates.

- Node.js v22.6.0 introduces experimental TypeScript support with the --experimental-strip-types flag.

- The update includes experimental network inspection capabilities for monitoring network activities.

- Current limitations of the TypeScript support include restrictions on type annotations and import statements.

- The network inspection feature is still in development and limited to http and https modules.

- Various minor changes and improvements have been made to diagnostics, build processes, and documentation.