Node.js Certifications update: Node.js 10 to Node.js 12

The OpenJS Node.js Application Developer (JSNAD) and the OpenJS Node.js Services Developer (JSNSD) Exams will be updated from Node.js version 10, which is now in maintenance, to Node.js version 12, which is the current LTS (Long Term Support) line. Changes will come into effect June 16, 2020. All tests taking place after 8:00 am PT on June 16, 2020 will be based on Node.js version 12.

These exams are evergreen and soon after a Node.js version becomes the only LTS line the certifications are updated to stay in lockstep with that LTS version. Now that Node.js version 10 has moved into maintenance, certifications will be based on Node.js version 12. 

While there are no changes to the current set of Domains and Competencies for the JSNAD and JSNAD Exams, candidates are advised to review functionality of libraries or frameworks on Node.js version 12. For a full list of differences between Node.js version 10 and Node.js version 12 see https://nodejs.org/ca/blog/uncategorized/10-lts-to-12-lts/.