NodeSource N|Solid Runtime Release - May 2025: Performance, Stability & the Final Update for v18
Briefly

The May 2025 release of N|Solid Runtime introduces critical updates for Node.js LTS versions 22x, 20x, and 18x, enhancing performance and reliability. It specifically addresses stability issues encountered in production environments, notably by implementing asynchronous OTLP exporting, which prevents the runtime from freezing during telemetry data exports. Designed by NodeSource engineers, this runtime is increasingly adopted, with over 500K downloads in the past year, reflecting its utility in providing insights for developers and DevOps professionals across the globe.
"This was the most important thing. It fixed an issue, which in certain conditions would freeze the runtime for a very significant amount of time. That's the reason we needed to get this version out to all our customers." - Santiago Gimeno
The release significantly enhances performance, reliability, and trace data completeness, addressing long-standing stability issues observed in real-world production environments.
N|Solid Runtime is a 100% compatible augmented version of Node.js developed by NodeSource, providing critical insights into Node.js applications.
Over the last 12 months, N|Solid Runtime has been downloaded more than 500K times, showcasing its popularity and strong adoption in the developer community.
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