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Bun is a fast JS runtime, bundler, tester replacing Node/NPM with Zig-based speed, hot reload, and SQLite integration for full-stack JS. All-in-one toolkit.
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When to use it
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Use Bun when: - Speed Node apps. - Fast installs. - Modern JS/TS. - Experiment.
Pros
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- 3x faster cold. - bun install quick. - Built-in bundler. - Web APIs native. - Free.
Cons
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- Young, unstable. - Compat Node. - Ecosystem lag. - No threads yet. - Mac/Linux.
Notes
Note: bun run dev. bun add pkg. Transpiles TS.
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