Node.js: Stepping Into the Future with OpenSSL 4.0
Node.js takes a major leap forward with OpenSSL 4.0 compatibility, bringing cutting-edge cryptographic algorithms including TurboSHAKE and KangarooTwelve. The team also fixed a critical security vulnerability in zlib and welcomed Rafael as a security release steward, showcasing the project's commitment to both innovation and safety.
Duration: PT4M9S
Episode overview
This episode is a short developer briefing from Node.js.
It explains recent repository work in plain language.
- Show: Node.js
- Published: 2026-03-27T10:07:41Z
- Audio duration: PT4M9S
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Hey there, fellow developers! Welcome back to another episode of the Node.js podcast. I'm your host, and wow, do we have some exciting changes to dive into today from March 27th. Grab your favorite beverage because we're talking about some seriously cool stuff that happened in the Node.js world.
So picture this – you're working on a project and suddenly you realize you need the latest and greatest cryptographic features. Well, the Node.js team just made that dream a whole lot closer to reality. Filip Skokan, who's been absolutely crushing it lately, merged a pull request that enables Node.js to compile and…
Now, I know what you're thinking. "OpenSSL 4.0? Isn't that still in alpha?" And you're absolutely right! But here's the beautiful thing about open source – we're preparing for the future today. Filip's work means that when OpenSSL 4.0 is ready for prime time, Node.js will be right there with it. The pull request…
And speaking of Filip, he didn't stop there. He also landed another incredible feature that honestly made me do a little happy dance when I saw it. Node.js now supports TurboSHAKE and KangarooTwelve Web Cryptography algorithms. I love these names, by the way – they…
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