Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Big Deno Changes
Sep 5, 2022
The hosts dive into the exciting updates announced for Deno, exploring its enhanced compatibility with Node.js and innovative package management. They discuss how Deno's improvements aim to simplify the development process and support TypeScript without the need for extensive changes. The conversation highlights the significance of cross-runtime compatibility, providing insights into the future landscape of JavaScript runtimes. They also touch on the advantages of Deno over competitors like Node.js and Bun, and the evolving tools that shape web development.
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JavaScript Runtimes
- JavaScript runs on servers like Node.js, Deno, and Bun.
- These are alternative JavaScript environments, not just browser-based.
Deno's Package Management
- Deno previously loaded scripts directly from URLs, like GitHub.
- Now, Deno supports NPM packages using special URLs.
package.json Converter
- Create a tool to translate package.json to depths.ts.
- This tool could be a VS Code extension or a website.