Announcing the end of support for Node.js 16.x in the AWS SDK for JavaScript (v3)
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This article announces that the AWS SDK for JavaScript (v3) will stop supporting Node.js 16.x on January 6, 2025, as Node.js 16.x reached end-of-life on September 11, 2023. Developers are encouraged to upgrade to an actively supported Node.js version, such as 20.x.
Specifically, the article covers:
- Why the AWS SDK for JavaScript (v3) is dropping support for Node.js 16.x (to provide up-to-date and secure libraries)
- What will happen when using Node.js 16.x after January 6, 2025 (deprecation warnings, installation errors)
- Node.js release schedule and AWS SDKs' maintenance policies
- Call for feedback from the developer community
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