[Talk]: Building native Node.js Application in 2026

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Title

Building native Node.js Application in 2026

Abstract

Node.js has quietly evolved into a fully-fledged native application platform. In 2026, building production-grade Node.js applications no longer means stacking layers of frameworks and dependencies. It means embracing what the runtime already provides.

This talk explores how modern Node.js enables native-first development through built-in tooling (test runner, permissions, loaders, watcher), Web-standard APIs, improved performance, and tighter alignment with system capabilities. We’ll look at how to design simpler, faster, and more secure applications by relying on core features instead of third-party abstractions, and how this shift changes the way we architect, test, and deploy Node.js systems.

The goal: fewer dependencies, clearer mental models, and Node.js applications that feel native, by design.

Duration

Regular (20 minutes)

Level

Beginner

Full Name

Jean Burellier

Contact (BlueSky, X, LinkedIn, Other)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanburellier

Company

Sanofi

Job Title or Role

Principal Software Engineer