Node.js 26.4 `@serialport/bindings-cpp` Stalling Issue Resolved by Implementing Alternative Serial Communication Method
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Introduction Serial communication is the backbone of countless applications, from industrial automation to IoT devices, where reliability and performance are non-negotiable. In Node.js, the @serialport/bindings-cpp package has long been the go-to solution for interfacing with serial ports. However, recent investigations into Node.js 26.4 revealed a critical issue: serial reads could stall indefinitely, only resuming when unrelated JavaScript activity occurred. This behavior isn’t just