The Stack Overflow Podcast Ryan Dahl explains why Deno had to evolve with version 2.0
Aug 20, 2024
Ryan Dahl, the creator of Deno and a prominent figure in the JavaScript community, discusses the evolution of Deno and its major 2.0 update. He highlights its new features like workspace support and improved security measures. Dahl emphasizes the shift from Node.js to Deno, focusing on scalability and performance boosted by Rust integration. He also touches on JavaScript's critical role in future web development and the necessity for advancements in server-side execution, making a compelling case for Deno's readiness for enterprise environments.
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Deno 2 Improves Module Scaling
- Deno initially used URLs as module specifiers to simplify module management by decentralizing the registry.
- However, this approach scales poorly for large projects with many scattered URLs, prompting Deno 2.0 to improve scalability by supporting NPM compatibility.
Scale Deno Up and Down
- Keep Deno simple for small scripts without boilerplate to ensure quick scripting.
- Add features like workspace support to scale up and manage large projects properly.
Deno 2 Security and Stability
- Maintain Deno's secure-by-default permission system to control file system and network access.
- Release a long-term stable version (LTS) with stable standard library APIs to enhance security and stability.