Integrating Bun: A Developer’s Journey

I have often thought of the JavaScript ecosystem as a free market; where multiple solutions to the same problem can co-exist. In this dynamic environment, new tools can emerge and gain prominence by addressing the specific needs of developers. Recently, Bun has been the cause of “buzz” in the JavaScript “marketplace” with the release of <a href="https://bun.sh/blog/bun-v1.0" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Bun 1.0</a>. <a href="https://bun.sh/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Bun</a> is a new JavaScript runtime and toolset that aims to fulfill the needs of the modern JavaScript ecosystem. Bun’s selling points include: <ul> <li>Speed: Bun extends the JavaScript Core engine, which prioritizes speed and powers Safari(the browser). In contrast, Node.js and Deno use the V8 engine that powers Chromium.</li> <li>Better Tooling: Aside from being a runtime, Bun also serves as a bundler, package manager and test runner.</li> <li>Node.js Compatibility: Bun is a drop-in replacement for Node.js; meaning you can run Node.js projects with Bun without significantly changing your code.</li> </ul> As a JavaScript/TypeScript developer, I found Bun’s pitch to be quite compelling. Therefore, I set off on a journey to personally evaluate the noteworthy benefits it promises. <a href="https://junior-felix.medium.com/integrating-bun-a-developers-journey-2655511dad80">Click Here</a>