This latest update, Node.js v22.5.1, fixes important stability problems found in version 22.5.0. Here is a breakdown of the problem that was fixed.
1. Application Crashes
Some applications crashed unexpectedly with the error “FATAL ERROR: v8::Object::GetCreationContextChecked No creation context available (#53902)”. This issue is now fixed in Node.js v22.5.1.
2. npm Package Management Error
The user of the npm manager might have seen an error during package installation or management, like “npm error Exit handler never called! (npm/cli#7657)”. This update fixes these problems, making npm smoothly work.
3. Yarn Package Manager Issue
This yarn package manager might have become unresponsive or shown an error message such as “ “Usage Error: Couldn’t find the node_modules state file – running an install might help (findPackageLocation) (yarnpkg/berry#6398)”. Node.js v22.5.1 fixes these issues for better yarn performance.
Upgrading to Node.js v22.5.1 is highly recommended to improve stability and avoid these problems in your Node.js projects. You can find instructions for upgrading on the official Node.js website. https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v22.5.1
