HeroDevs announced Never Ending Support (NES) for the ESLint project as part of the OpenJS Foundation’s Ecosystem Sustainability Program (ESP). ESLint, the widely used JavaScript code analysis tool, is taking this step forward in helping organizations maintain their existing codebases more securely and efficiently. With the introduction of NES, companies now have access to continuous security and compatibility updates for deprecated versions of ESLint, addressing the challenges that arise when older versions are no longer officially supported.

With the end-of-life (EOL) for ESLint v8.x effective as of October 5, 2024, the core ESLint team has stopped releasing updates, bug fixes, or security patches for this version. This can pose a concern, particularly for industries with strict regulatory requirements, such as healthcare, government, finance, and technology, where security and compliance are non-negotiable. 

Upgrading open source software versions is always the preferred choice. However, if this is a short or long term challenge, this ESLint NES from HeroDevs is a good solution. 

HeroDevs specializes in offering long-term support for deprecated and end-of-life open-source software. Through its partnership with ESLint, HeroDevs provides a seamless drop-in replacement for ESLint v8.x, ensuring your applications remain secure, compliant, and stable even after official support has ended.

By offering proactive monitoring, continuous updates, and enterprise-class Service Level Agreements (SLAs), HeroDevs guarantees ongoing compatibility and security assurances, allowing businesses to confidently continue using ESLint v8.x without the risks typically accompanying unsupported software.

For organizations dependent on legacy versions of ESLint, this partnership with OpenJS offers reassurance. It enables them to focus on their core operations while remaining compliant with critical industry standards, knowing that their software is in safe hands.

Learn more about this support option and the benefits it offers here.