Deno: The Modern TypeScript Runtime Alternative to Python

05/05/2025 7 min Episodio 214
Deno: The Modern TypeScript Runtime Alternative to Python

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Deno: The Modern TypeScript Runtime Alternative to PythonEpisode SummaryDeno stands tall. TypeScript runs fast in this Rust-based runtime. It builds standalone executables and offers type safety without the headaches of Python's packaging and performance problems.KeywordsDeno, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python alternative, V8 engine, scripting language, zero dependencies, security model, standalone executables, Rust complement, DevOps tooling, microservices, CLI applicationsKey Benefits Over PythonBuilt-in TypeScript SupportFirst-class TypeScript integrationStatic type checking improves code qualityBetter IDE support with autocomplete and error detectionTypes catch errors before runtimeSuperior PerformanceV8 engine provides JIT compilation optimizationsSignificantly faster than CPython for most workloadsNo Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) limiting parallelismAsynchronous operations are first-class citizensBetter memory management with V8's garbage collectorZero Dependencies PhilosophyNo package.json or external package managerURLs as imports simplify dependency managementBuilt-in standard library for common operationsNo node_modules folderSimplified dependency auditingModern Security ModelExplicit permissions for file, network, and environment accessSecure by default - no arbitrary code executionSandboxed execution environmentSimplified Bundling and DistributionCompile to standalone executablesConsistent execution across platformsNo need for virtual environmentsSimplified deployment to productionReal-World Usage ScenariosDevOps tooling and automationMicroservices and API developmentData processing applicationsCLI applications with standalone executablesWeb development with full-stack TypeScriptEnterprise applications with type-safe business logicComplementing RustPerfect scripting companion to Rust's philosophyShared focus on safety and developer experienceUnified development experience across languagesPossibility to start with Deno and migrate performance-critical parts to RustComing in May: New courses on Deno from Pragmatic A-Lapse
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