node@16 ☆
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Description:
Open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Oct 30, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @nodejs  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: javascript runtime backend typescript server
Install: brew install node@16
About:
Node.js 16 is the LTS (Long Term Support) release line of the Node.js JavaScript runtime. It allows developers to execute JavaScript code outside of a web browser, enabling the construction of scalable network applications and backend services. This version provides a stable foundation with extended maintenance for production environments.
Key Features:
  • Long Term Support (LTS) for stability
  • Native ES Modules support
  • Built-in package manager (npm)
  • Event-driven, non-blocking I/O model
Use Cases:
  • Building scalable backend APIs and microservices
  • Developing command-line interface (CLI) tools
  • Server-side rendering (SSR) for web applications
Alternatives:
  • node@18 – Newer LTS version with updated V8 engine and features
  • bun – Faster, all-in-one runtime with native bundler and test runner
Version History
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Oct 30, 2025 9:04am 3 VERSION_BUMP 4355b5ed
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