JavaScript is bigger than ever, and the ecosystem is nothing short of overwhelming. In this JS toolbox 2024 series, we’ve selected and analyzed the most noteworthy JS tools, so that you don’t have to. By Ollie Bannister.
This post, the first in our JS Toolbox 2024 series, explores the core pillars of the JavaScript & TypeScript ecosystem: Runtime environments, package management, and development servers.
You will learn about:
- Runtime environments
- Node.js
- Deno
- Bun
- Comparing JS runtimes
- Installation
- Performance, stability, and security
- Community
- Package managers
- NPM
- Yarn
- pnpM
- Bun
- What to choose
In JavaScript development, runtimes are the engines that drive advanced, server-centric projects beyond the limitations of a user’s browser. This independence is pivotal in modern web development, allowing for more sophisticated and versatile applications. The JavaScript runtime market is more dynamic than ever, with several contenders competing for the top spot. Node.js, the long-established leader in this space, now faces formidable competition from Deno and Bun. Good read!
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