PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocket Deno 2 with Ryan Dahl
Sep 11, 2024
In this conversation, Ryan Dahl, co-creator of Deno and the mastermind behind Node.js, dives into the evolution of Deno and its promising features. He discusses how Deno enhances security and simplifies JavaScript development, making the leap from traditional blocking architectures to a more efficient event-driven model. Ryan highlights Deno 2’s improvements, its compatibility with NPM modules, and its vision for the future as a valuable tool for developers. Transforming server-side development, Deno shapes the next era of web programming.
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Node.js Origin
- Ryan Dahl's "epiphany" in 2009: client-side JavaScript works well for servers, leading to Node.js.
- Client-side JS's event-driven nature (like button clicks) mirrors high-performance server programming.
Bridging Client & Server
- Client-side and server-side JavaScript converged because of event-driven architectures and non-blocking I/O.
- This allowed client-side developers to easily adapt to server-side development using Node.js.
Deno's Evolution
- Deno initially aimed for simplicity with HTTP imports, aligning with browser standards.
- Deno 2 became more pragmatic, supporting NPM modules for wider compatibility.