Platformatic’s latest blog post makes the case that Node.js should adopt a virtual file system (VFS). The author argues that the current reliance on the native OS file APIs limits flexibility in modern development workflows. By abstracting file operations behind a programmable layer, Node.js could align more closely with emerging deployment models and future‑proof its ecosystem.

A VFS would let developers swap the underlying storage with in‑memory mocks, cloud buckets, or encrypted containers without changing application code. Such indirection simplifies unit testing, enables seamless bundling for serverless functions, and reduces platform‑specific path handling. The post points out that other runtimes already expose