Description
Deno is a simple, modern and secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript that uses V8 and is built in Rust. It provides secure defaults, TypeScript support out of the box, and a set of reviewed standard modules.
Key Features
- Secure by default
- TypeScript support
- ES modules
- Built-in utilities
- Single executable
Use Cases
- Server-side JavaScript
- Scripting
- Tooling
- Modern web apps
- Learning TypeScript
Pricing Model
Free and open source
Integrations
TypeScript, Rust, V8, Web standards, Node.js compatibility
Target Audience
JavaScript developers, TypeScript developers, Backend developers, Tooling developers, Security-focused developers
Launch Date
2018
Available On
Windows, macOS, Linux
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