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Meteor Monthly Newsletter In this issue of our newsletter, we delve into Node.js 14's extended support maintenance, Fibers enhancements, Meteor 3.0 alpha, exciting Meteor Cloud improvements, and fresh Meteor content. Ready to dive in? Let's get started! Extended Support Maintenance for Node.js 14 We are dedicated to ensuring stability and long-term compatibility for your applications. That's why we're offering Extended Support Maintenance (ESM) for Node.js 14. As you might know, Node.js 14 LTS is set to sunset in April 2023. To help you smoothly transition your applications to Meteor 3.0 and provide additional support, Meteor Software will prolong Meteor.js Node.js 14 ESM for an additional 12 months beyond the official end-of-life date. We're committed to giving you the best possible experience, and we're confident that this extended support will improve your development journey. Click [here]( to learn more about our extended support and how it can benefit you. Updated Meteor-Svelte Starter Package The updated Meteor-Svelte Starter Package, built on the most current technologies as of March 2023, is now available. This package employs the latest releases of Meteor, MongoDB, Svelte, and Goldilocks-CSS, offering a solid foundation to kickstart any project. Designed for both software-as-a-service and real-time control applications, this starter package provides a scaffolding structure for rapid page building and various components to enhance page-specific functionality. Additionally, it focuses on reducing the bundle size and improving Time To First Byte (TTFB). Thanks to [zaphodbb-pm]( for leading this major upgrade! Read all the details and key features [here](. Fibers Public Roadmap Updates and Meteor 3.0 Alpha Our team is working hard on Fibers, aiming to improve communication and information sharing between the company and its valued community members. To help users stay informed about the progress, weekly updates by Henrique Schmaiske can be accessed through this [link](. As many of you know, Meteor has always been devoted to creating the ultimate web and mobile app development platform. The team acknowledges that there's always room for improvement, which is why they are actively developing Meteor 3.0 Alpha. Although there is no specific ETA, be assured that it is on its way. Stay connected to learn more about the exciting developments in [Fibers]( and [Meteor 3.0]( Improvements to Meteor Cloud In an attempt to make using Meteor Cloud an even more pleasurable experience for you, the team here has been putting in a lot of hard work, and we are delighted to let you know that the "Logs" tab has been improved. These enhancements include an improved date filter and the ability to download between one and seven logs. Second, we’ve also made some visible changes to the UX/UI. The interface is now simpler to use overall, in addition to the improved appearance of the colors and fonts. Whether you’re a seasoned user or just getting started, you’ll appreciate how simple it is to browse and utilize Meteor Cloud. Stay tuned for more UX/UI enhancements to come! Log into [Meteor Cloud]( and discover how these modifications improve your overall experience. You can visit this [link]( to view the entire Meteor Cloud changelog. In Case You Missed It Need more information on Meteor? Visit the resources, articles, and links we've gathered for you below. Meteor 2.11 and embedded MongoDB - The recommended version of Meteor is version 2.11, which is currently available for download. This version brings updates on Node to 14.21.3, which introduced security updates. Gabriel Grubba explains what great features and dependency bumps we did in this [article]( such as upgrading the MongoDB driver to v4.14, TypeScript in its v4.9.4, and updating embedded MongoDB to v6.0.3, and many more! Making promises suspendable - This article by Gabriel Grubba will discuss understanding the foundations of the reasons to use the Suspense API. It is Part 1 of the series, whereas Part 2 focuses on new suspense hooks. Read the [full post](. New suspense hooks for Meteor - Gabriel Grubba's post will explain and demonstrate how to use Meteor's newly introduced Suspendable Hooks. It is Part 2 of the series, whereas Part 1 focuses on making promises suspendable. View it [here](. Team SUS-GAWKY earns 2nd place in our hackathon - Team SUS-GAWKY received the silver medal in the 2022 Meteor Hackathon. These five friends from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa blew us away with their app. Hear how these students plan to create impact via their app CarbonZero [here](. MeteorJS conference in Europe - Meteor Community Packages is planning an exciting MeteorJS Europe Mini-Conference in Prague, Czechia, and they'd love to know if you're interested! This 2-day event will feature a Meteor upgrade workshop, engaging talks, and networking opportunities with fellow Meteor enthusiasts. Show your interest [here](. Have questions? Reach out to our support directly at support@meteor.com, or visit the Meteor forum to chat with Meteor experts & like-minded developers. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Website](meteor.com) Copyright © 2023 Meteor Software, All rights reserved. Because you have an account at Meteor Software Our mailing address is: Meteor Software 101-524 Yates StVictoria, BC V8W 1K8 Canada [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.