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correct the version of node required
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clarify Node.js 12 and 14 requirements and enviroments
zeke Oct 8, 2020
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12 or 14
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4 changes: 2 additions & 2 deletions contributing/development.md
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Expand Up@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ This site is powered by Node.js! :sparkles: :turtle: :rocket: :sparkles:

It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux environments.

You'll need **Node.js v14** to run the site. If you're using [`nodenv`](https://github.com/nodenv/nodenv), read the [`nodenv` docs](#nodenv) for instructions on switching Node.js versions. If you're not using `nodenv`, the best way to install Node.js is to [download the LTS installer from nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org).
You'll need Node.js version 12 or 14 to run the site. To install Node.js, [download the "LTS" installer from nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org). If you're using [`nodenv`](https://github.com/nodenv/nodenv), read the [`nodenv` docs](#nodenv) for instructions on switching Node.js versions.

Once you've installed Node.js (which includes the popular `npm` package manager), open Terminal and run the following:

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- [middleware/README.md](../middleware/README.md)
- [script/README.md](../script/README.md)
- [stylesheets/README.md](../stylesheets/README.md)
- [tests/README.md](../tests/README.md)
- [tests/README.md](../tests/README.md)
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# Node Versions

The site currently runs on Node.js v14, the [Active LTS version](https://nodejs.org/en/about/releases/) from 2020-10-27 to 2021-10-26.
In [development](contributing/development.md) enviroments this site will run on Node.js versions `12 - 14`.

In [staging and production](contributing/deployments.md) environments this site runs on Node.js 14, the [Active LTS version](https://nodejs.org/en/about/releases/) from 2020-10-27 to 2021-10-26).

@jeffmcafferjeffmcafferOct 8, 2020

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it's a bit odd to say that Node 14 is the Active LTS when it's not. Perhaps just remove the qualification and say "this site runs on the latest in the Node.js 14 family" (or Node.js 14.* as undoubtedly there will be a gap between a new 14.* coming out and us deploying).

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It's not the Active LTS now, but it will be in 3 weeks. Hence the from 2020-10-27 to 2021-10-26.


When updating to a new Node.js version, consider the following files:

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