Deprecate `test` npm package
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- JavaScript
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Description
The test npm package serves as a backport of the node:test module for Node.js versions prior to v18. However, all these older versions are now end-of-life (EoL). This means the package offers no real advantage for users running supported (non-EoL) versions of Node.js, which they ideally should be using.
Given that the package is outdated and no longer necessary, wouldn't it make sense to deprecate it?
CC @nodejs/test_runner
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the linked npm page for the test package and the issue's node:test context. Confirm that supported Node.js versions no longer need the backport, then verify that the package is marked deprecated with an appropriate rationale.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript, node.js
- Domain
- release
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100