TL;DR

AWS Lambda has introduced support for Node.js 24, offering improved security patches and bug fixes until April 2028, enhancing its reliability for production environments.

What happened

AWS Lambda now supports Node.js 24 runtime, available as a managed service or through container base images. This version is in active LTS status with planned support until April 2028.

Why it matters for ops

This update offers enhanced security and performance for serverless applications due to the extended support period and ongoing patches.

Action items

  • Update existing Lambda functions to use Node.js 24 runtime
  • Review application compatibility before migration
  • Monitor new security updates and bug fixes

Source link

https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/compute/node-js-24-runtime-now-available-in-aws-lambda/