Node.js v18 Compatibility Test for [dashboards-maps]

[ananzh]

Introduction

As part of our continued efforts to improve OpenSearch Dashboards, we are planning to upgrade the underlying Node.js version from v14 to v18. This change will enhance performance, add new features, and bolster security. However, such major version changes might also affect the compatibility of existing plugins. Here is more introduction: opensearch-project/OpenSearch-Dashboards#3601.

Therefore, we kindly request assistance in testing this plugin the compatibility of with this new version of Node.js. We've prepared a branch with the Node.js v18 upgrade, which you can find here:
https://github.com/AMoo-Miki/OpenSearch-Dashboards/tree/node-18-webpack-4

Steps to Proceed

• If you think your plugin won't be affected by OpenSearch Dashboards Node.js upgrade. Pls ignore the rest steps and close the issue directly.
• Pull the provided branch that includes the Node.js v18 upgrade and OpenSearch 3.0.0.
• Hook up your plugin with the updated OpenSearch Dashboards.
• Run your existing test suites and perform manual testing as necessary.
• If no issues are encountered, feel free to close this issue.
• If there are any problems, report them in this issue thread and also link them in the overall OpenSearch Dashboards Node.js upgrade issue thread Upcoming Transition to Node.js v18: Plugin Compatibility Test Required Overall Issue OpenSearch-Dashboards#4058
  The purpose of linking any questions or issues back to the main issue is to maintain visibility and transparency among all plugin owners. A problem encountered by one plugin might also affect others. This shared knowledge base will foster collaborative problem-solving and prevent duplication of effort.

We appreciate your support and cooperation in ensuring a smooth transition to Node.js v18 for the entire OpenSearch Dashboards community.

[ananzh]

The official Node.js 18 PR raised in OSD: opensearch-project/OpenSearch-Dashboards#4071

[ananzh]

opensearch-project/OpenSearch-Dashboards#4071 support node 14, 16 and 18. Pls test on node 18.

nvm install 18.16.0
nvm use 18.16.0

[junqiu-lei]

Tested at OSD node-18-webpack-4 branch and dashboard-maps main branch with node 18.16.0, works good on my local development env.