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Richard Lau

@_richard_lau_

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Software Engineer @IBM @nodejs Releaser & Technical Steering Committee & Build infrastructure

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Joined October 2021
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@_richard_lau_
Richard Lau
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This has been replaced by https://t.co/QCb6AkT4Li which is part of a series of migration guides between Long Term Support versions of @nodejs:
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nodejs.org
Node.js® is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that lets developers create servers, web apps, command line tools and scripts.
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Rafael Gonzaga
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Amazing work by @_richard_lau_
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@_richard_lau_
Richard Lau
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New @nodejs 24.11.0 release. https://t.co/Q64MdFx9XK This release marks the transition of Node.js 24.x into Long Term Support (LTS). It will continue to receive updates through to the end of April 2028.
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nodejs.org
Node.js® is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that lets developers create servers, web apps, command line tools and scripts.
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@openjsf
OpenJS Foundation
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Missed #JSConf 2025? No worries, we’ve got you. 🎬 All the talks are now on YouTube. Watch them here: https://t.co/Spq5Mmq8iV
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@_rafaelgss
Rafael Gonzaga
12 days
Node.js Collab Summit is great. Even this year, attending remotely was great for discussing important topics on Node.js If you are interested in Node.js core development, make sure to join the next one (location still being discussed)
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@NodeSource
NodeSource
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Amazing talk of @joe_sepi from IBM about Open Source AI: empowering the next wave of web innovation ✨
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@nordicjs
Nordic.js
14 days
"No more juggling CommonJS and faux-ESM." - @JoyeeCheung revealed how @nodejs is moving to full ESM and why the future looks brighter for developers. https://t.co/CCCsmnT7JG
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@openjsf
OpenJS Foundation
14 days
Introducing 🥁🥁🥁 our JavaScriptLandia award recipients for this year! Beyond building new features, our recipients guide others, maintain essential systems, document the hard parts, and strengthen the community every step of the way. 💙 Congratulations to all! Read more about
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@_rafaelgss
Rafael Gonzaga
14 days
Node.js 25 is here! We have upgraded V8 to 14.1, bringing major JSON.stringify performance improvements and JIT pipeline optimizations. This release introduces the permission model --allow-net, Web Storage is enabled by default, and more! https://t.co/j9pFV45Urc
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nodejs.org
Node.js® is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that lets developers create servers, web apps, command line tools and scripts.
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@_rafaelgss
Rafael Gonzaga
18 days
Node.js v24.10.0 is out. * Per-stream inspectOptions support in console * Removal of util.getCallSite (in favour of util.getCallSites) * Upgraded OpenSSL to 3.5.4 and npm to 11.6.1 * Various src and benchmark optimizations Changelog and downloads:
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github.com
Notable Changes [31bb476895] - (SEMVER-MINOR) console: allow per-stream inspectOptions option (Anna Henningsen) #60082 [3b92be2fb8] - (SEMVER-MINOR) lib: remove util.getCallSite (Rafael Gonzaga) #...
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@rginn206
Robin Bender Ginn
19 days
We’ll be gathering in SF to celebrate Mikeal Rogers. A night he would’ve loved, and a fundraiser to support his family. ❤️ Hope you can join.
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an-event-mikeal-would-have-liked.com
Memorial charity event celebrating Mikeal Rogers' life - November 12, 2025
@rginn206
Robin Bender Ginn
4 months
On the shoulders of giants. Mikeal was a friend and constant spark for good. I’ll miss his voice, his heart, and his drive to make things better. ❤️
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@openjsf
OpenJS Foundation
20 days
We 💛 our #JSConf Sponsors Big shoutouts to @angular, @bloomberg, @chainguard_dev, @harper_fast, @herodevs, @jointiny, and @vercel for making it happen 👊 They'll be bringing the fun next week with activities like karaoke, putt putt and more.
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@openjsf
OpenJS Foundation
21 days
Thanks, @IBM! Our sponsors make things happen for #JSconf 💪🚀 Still time to register, see you in the bay! https://t.co/6sqNHMVZAJ
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@openjsf
OpenJS Foundation
21 days
OpenJS + HackMD = the ultimate collab 💜💙 We're grateful to @hackmdio for their services that help reduce overhead for our projects and helps maintainers focus on innovation. Read more in our blog: https://t.co/r6Unf3mCsD
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@jsconf
JSConf
1 month
🚀 Node Rockets are blasting off (again) at #JSConf! We’ve been launching these little rockets for over a decade, and yes, we’ve got the throwback pics to prove it. Register: https://t.co/h3l1zZkONA
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@openjsf
OpenJS Foundation
1 month
OpenJS 🤝 Codemod Node.js migrations just got way easier. We're partnering with @codemod to help developers update apps faster, safer, and with less manual hassle. 🔗 https://t.co/23bx8ZHlx6
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@openjsf
OpenJS Foundation
1 month
Open source foundations don’t run on “magic piles of money.” Registries, CDNs, CI pipelines, security response and compliance work all require sustained support. Read why OpenJS joined peers in signing “Open Infrastructure is Not Free.” 🔗 https://t.co/q1DajNVzoL
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@_rafaelgss
Rafael Gonzaga
2 months
Reminder to Node.js core developers: All commits that were landed until 2025-09-15 (one month prior to the release) will be included in the next semver major release (Node.js v25). Please ensure that any necessary preparations are made in advance.
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