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Posts tagged #node — Page 2
A mix of technical deep-dives, career reflections, and dispatches from the road.
tag: #node

developmentSep 21, 2026· 3 min
import defer: Lazy Modules Without Going Async
ES2026's import defer evaluates a module the first time you touch its namespace, not at startup, so heavy work leaves the cold path without going async.
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developmentSep 10, 2026· 3 min
node --test: The Test Runner You Already Have Installed
Node's built-in test runner has been stable since v20 and now handles mocking, coverage, watch mode, and TypeScript files.
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developmentAug 6, 2026· 4 min
GraphQL Trusted Documents: Stop Letting Strangers Write Your Queries
Disabling introspection is not security. Trusted documents let your server execute only the operations your own developers wrote, and you probably already…
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developmentApr 5, 2026· 2 min
Node.js 22 LTS: The Features Worth Knowing About
Node.js 22 became the active LTS in October 2024, bringing a native test runner, built-in watch mode, require() for ES modules, and much more.
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developmentFeb 3, 2026· 2 min
Bun vs Node.js: Should You Actually Switch?
Bun is fast, ships with a bundler and test runner, and is Node-compatible. But is it actually worth switching your production backend or toolchain?
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