I've been using Node.js in various environments—both production and non-production—for quite some time now. Even though I'm not a Node.js expert, I can manage to get my projects shipped without any major hiccups.
With some exciting upcoming features announced for Node.js in 2025, like limited native TypeScript support and enhancements in Vite and TypeScript compilation speeds, I'm intrigued but still a bit in the dark about Bun and Deno, which I only recently learned about.
I'm curious if anyone has experience using Bun or Deno in production. What are your thoughts on these tools?
4 Answers
I generally use all three based on context. Deno has a fantastic REPL experience and supports modern JavaScript and TypeScript quite well. For deployment, Node.js is still my default choice, but I enjoy playing with Bun's faster setup for TypeScript projects.
I love using Bun for all my projects! Its built-in features like SQLite interfacing and testing make it super handy, and it has streamlined my workflow significantly. I don’t see why I'd go back to Node after experiencing its ease of use. I even use it in production without issues!
That's awesome! It’s great to hear that you’re using Bun in production. I tend to rely on Node myself, but seeing successful Bun experiences definitely gets me curious.
For my personal projects, I use Bun and Deno, but Node.js is my go-to for client work. I've found that while Node is stable and reliable, Bun and Deno offer some interesting features worth exploring.
Deno is my favorite for command-line tools. It feels much cleaner and more modern compared to Node. I've even run production systems on it for over a year with great results—very smooth and efficient! Definitely feels like what Python provides for web standards.
Totally agree! Deno's REPL is a game-changer for quick testing, and I'm a big fan of using `tsx` with Node for my TypeScript scripts. It runs way faster than the traditional `ts-node`.