Originally asked: What is the difference between Node.js 4.x branch with LTS (Long Term Support) and the 5.x branch (listed as Stable)?
But this is equally relevant to understanding the difference between 6.x and 7.x and, in the future, 8.x and 9.x
Generally, I always lean towards the latest version for features and performance (as I now do a lot of ES6 / ES7). Is there any information on how production ready the stable branches are?