Node.js FAQ: Top Questions
50. What are Node.js experimental features?
Experimental features
in Node.js are APIs or modules under development, subject to change, often requiring flags (e.g.,
--experimental-*
) to enable.
-
Examples:
async_hooks
,diagnostics_channel
, WebAssembly System Interface (WASI). - Access: Enable with flags or specific versions.
- Risks: API instability, potential removal.
- Use Case: Early adoption, prototyping.