
Why the creator of Node.js® created a new JavaScript runtime
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Exploring the Origins of Dino JavaScript Runtime
This chapter delves into the creation of the Dino JavaScript runtime, born out of dissatisfaction with Node.js and with an eye on TypeScript's potential for larger projects. It discusses the transition to Rust from C++ for development and the establishment of the Dino Company to support open source efforts. The conversation also touches on JavaScript's success on the server-side, the challenges of building a multi-tenant system for edge functions, and the quest for a higher-level JavaScript abstraction layer in backend development.
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