refactor(chore): remove Node js 20 support

[Sourav-kashyap]

remove Node js 20 support

BREAKING CHANGE:
yes

GH-160

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• Performed a self-review of my own code
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[rohit-sourcefuse]

Node 20 removal and the workflow/matrix changes look clean. One thing to fix before merge: package.json sets engines.node to "22 || 24", but the regenerated package-lock.json root still has ">=22" — the lockfile was generated before the engines value was changed and not re-run. Re-run npm install so they match.

Suggestion: standardize on ">=22" for a published library — "22 || 24" excludes Node 23 and every future LTS (26, 28…), so the package would refuse to install on the next LTS until another bump. Don't over-constrain consumers. Checks are green otherwise.

[sonarqubecloud]

SonarQube reviewer guide

Summary: Drop Node.js 20 support and bump to version 8.1.0, updating engine requirement to Node.js 22 or 24 only.

Review Focus: The main change is reducing Node.js version support from 20, 22, and 24 down to just 22 and 24. Verify this aligns with project requirements and that no dependencies have critical issues with Node.js 20 removal. The large package-lock.json changes reflect typical dependency updates; focus on any breaking changes in key packages like Helmet, Express, and LoopBack components.

Start review at: package.json. This is critical as it defines the engine requirement and version bump that drives all other changes. Confirm the new engine constraint is intentional and that it doesn't conflict with your project's support policy.

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[rohit-sourcefuse]

Engines and lockfile now match (22 || 24 both sides) and all checks are green. Approving — thanks for the quick turnaround.

[yeshamavani]

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