Bun Oven-sh
Use this command to install Bun:
winget install --id=Oven-sh.Bun -e
Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, test runner, and package manager – all in one
Bun is a high-performance JavaScript runtime and toolkit designed for speed, efficiency, and ease of use. It combines a runtime, bundler, test runner, and package manager into one seamless toolset.
Key Features:
- Speed: Optimized for fast execution, Bun outperforms Node.js in tasks like HTTP requests (59k vs 19k req/s) and WebSocket messaging.
- Node Compatibility: Built to be a drop-in replacement for Node.js, supporting core modules and APIs.
- Bundled APIs: Includes native support for PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis, and S3 for high-performance database access.
- Package Management: Uses an npm-compatible package manager for seamless dependency management.
- Testing & Bundling: Features a Jest-compatible test runner and production-ready bundler.
- Web Standards: Implements modern web APIs like fetch, WebSocket, and WebSockets.
Audience & Benefits: Ideal for developers building JavaScript applications requiring high performance. Bun reduces complexity by combining essential tools into one package, enabling faster development cycles and improved productivity.
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