May 2026 monthly summary for aspect-build/rules_js. Focused on stabilizing JS test launcher behavior by reverting the chdir simplification that caused issues for js_test, with added test coverage to validate correct directory changes in the runfiles layout. The change preserves existing behavior for js_binary and js_run_binary while addressing bug introduced in v3.1.0, linked to issue #2827 and #2829. Release notes guidance prepared.

April 2026 performance highlights focused on cross-platform reliability, usability, and scalable test/runtime improvements across the RulesJavaScript and rules_py ecosystems. Delivered targeted fixes, tooling enhancements, and test optimizations that reduce maintenance burdens and enable future growth.

March 2026 monthly summary for aspect-build/rules_js focusing on delivering a more flexible and interoperable protobuf toolchain for JavaScript/TypeScript environments. The month centered on generalizing the js_proto_toolchain to support multiple protobuf plugin implementations while preserving backward compatibility, and on laying groundwork for broader plugin adoption and easier future integrations.

February 2026 monthly summary for aspect-build/rules_js: Implemented a critical build tooling upgrade to address Python 3.12 distutils removal, ensuring test builds and CI runs succeed reliably. Key focus: fix build-time failures caused by distutils removal in Python 3.12 by upgrading node-gyp from 9.3.0 to 12.2.0, restoring stable test execution and downstream tooling compatibility.