This release timeframe was announced quite a while ago. As others have mentioned the quick jump from 4 to 5 was primarily due to the io.js convergence. Expect

This release timeframe was announced quite a while ago. As others have mentioned the quick jump from 4 to 5 was primarily due to the io.js convergence. Expect future major releases on a 6 month cadence with LTS releases every 12 months https://nodesource.com/blog/essential-steps-long-term-support-for-nodejs#how-long https://nodesource.com/blog/essential-steps-long-term-suppor...