Newsletter #002: Reflecting on 2024 & Embracing 2025 with Express.js 🚀

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Hola everyone! 🎉

I hope you’re all doing great and had an awesome start to the new year. I wanted to drop a quick note to share some big wins from 2024 in the Express.js community and to give you a sneak peek at what’s on the horizon for 2025.

2024 was absolutely monumental for Express.js:

• Express 5.0 Release: A decade in the making, filled with modern features and a refreshed architecture.
• Governance Overhaul: Transparent, strategic, and inclusive—shaped by the community, for the community.
• Security First: Established a dedicated triage team, underwent thorough security audits, and set proactive measures in place.
• Impact Project Status: Officially recognized under the OpenJS Foundation—truly a proud moment!

And guess what? We’re doubling down on that momentum for 2025. Here’s a taste of what’s ahead:

• Automated npm Releases: Making updates seamless and efficient.
• Scoped Packages: Simplifying contributions for everyone.
• Refined Security Protocols: Enhancing developer confidence and trust.
• Performance Monitoring: Ensuring we push for deeper optimizations at every turn.

I’m incredibly grateful for all the support, feedback, and collaboration you’ve shown this past year. It’s because of your dedication that Express.js continues to empower millions of developers around the globe ❤️.

If you’d like the full scoop on our 2024 recap and 2025 roadmap, be sure to check out our official write-up: Rewind 2024 & Vision for 2025

Here’s to an even more impactful year—together we’re just getting started!

Stay awesome,

Ulises Gascón