chore: Node 20 compatibility and dependency security updates

[TitoDKM]

PR Description

This PR delivers a maintenance and modernization update focused on runtime compatibility, dependency hygiene, and security hardening.

What was done

1. Node.js 20 compatibility update

   • Updated project configuration and related implementation details to ensure smooth execution under Node.js 20.
   • Adjusted parts of the toolchain and dependency setup where required to align with current Node runtime behavior.

2. Removal of outdated libraries

   • Deprecated and legacy packages were removed or replaced with actively maintained alternatives.
   • This reduces technical debt and lowers the long-term maintenance burden.

3. Security updates based on npm audit

   • Applied dependency upgrades to address vulnerabilities reported by npm audit.
   • Prioritized fixes that improve the security baseline without changing intended application behavior.

Expected impact

• No intentional functional changes to core behavior.
• Main impact is at the platform and dependency level:
  • safer dependency tree,
  • cleaner and more modern runtime support,
  • reduced risk of breakage from unmaintained packages.