What's new in Node.js 27
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What's new in Node.js 27 was first seen on Lobsters · Hottest on Nov 9, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 67 checks on 2 different days. Its best position was #6 of 25, reached on Nov 10, 03:51 UTC. It is #19 right now, slipping from #17 to #19 over the last 6 checks.
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Two of these are mine! (`Math.sumPrecise` and `Iterator.prototype.join`.) `sumPrecise` is fun; it turns out that maximally precise summation [can be done reasonably efficiently](https://gitlab.com/radfordneal/xsum). Originally the plan was to do a naive `Math.sum` and accept the error introduced by intermediate…
How did you get involved in TC39 stuff? I love reading through these proposals, and it's really interesting to see some of the discussions about quite specific details like the performance issues you mention here.
Oh wow! That’s awesome! Thanks for these, especially _join_ since I like all things iterators and iterator helpers! Are you still actively involved? Any other cool features coming next?
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Yes. As of Nov 10, 20:51 UTC it is #19, slipping from #17 to #19 over the last 6 checks.
#6 on Lobsters · Hottest, on Nov 10, 03:51 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 30 minutes.
It was first seen on Nov 9, 2026 and has been on the list on 2 days (67 checks) since.