EPISODE · Jul 29, 2022 · 43 MIN
The One About Bun
from Runtime Rundown - JavaScript and Web Development · host Joe Boyle and Evan Cooper
In this episode we read an article about Bun, a new JS runtime that has the community abuzz. We talk about the hype and the downsides of using beta software, and the trap of simple performance tests. We also talk about puppet master hamsters and Evan's part-time job as Reddit Batman. Here's the article if you want to follow along: https://techsparx.com/nodejs/bun/1st-trial.html Fireship's 3 minute intro to Bun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMhScnY0dME The video where ThePrimeagen breaks Bun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAYFepR4GcE Bun on GitHub: https://github.com/oven-sh/bun
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In this episode we read an article about Bun, a new JS runtime that has the community abuzz. We talk about the hype and the downsides of using beta software, and the trap of simple performance tests. We also talk about puppet master hamsters and Evan's part-time job as Reddit Batman. Here's the article if you want to follow along: https://techsparx.com/nodejs/bun/1st-trial.html Fireship's 3 minute intro to Bun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMhScnY0dME The video where ThePrimeagen breaks Bun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAYFepR4GcE Bun on GitHub: https://github.com/oven-sh/bun
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