Why the creator of Node.js® created a new JavaScript runtime

Ryan Dahl, creator of Node.js and Deno, tells us about his journey into software development and the creation of Node.js. He explains why he started Deno, a new JavaScript runtime. Ryan also introduces JSR, an alternative to NPM, and emphasizes the importance of security in the JavaScript ecosystem. Plus: Thoughts on the future of JavaScript, including the role of TypeScript and bridging the gap between server-side and browser JavaScript. https://stackoverflow.blog/2024/03/19/why-the-creator-of-node-js-r-created-a-new-javascript-runtime/

Created 11mo | Mar 19, 2024, 4:50:02 AM


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