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Guides tagged “bun”

26 guides

  1. 10 min read

    Bun vs Vite (2026): Build Speed, HMR & When to Use Both

    Bun vs Vite in 2026: Vite 8/Rolldown build speed, HMR, package health, dependency risk, migration notes, and when Bun plus Vite is the better default.

    bun · vite · build-tools

  2. 5 min read

    Bun Build vs Rolldown vs tsdown Guide for TypeScript Libraries

    Compare Bun Build vs Rolldown vs tsdown for TypeScript Libraries for JavaScript teams, with package risk, migration steps, CI checks, and maintainer tradeoffs.

    bun · build · rolldown

  3. 5 min read

    Node.js 24 vs Bun vs Deno Guide for Backend APIs

    Compare Node.js 24 vs Bun vs Deno for Backend APIs by package risk, migration work, CI checks, maintainer tradeoffs, and ownership.

    node · bun · deno

  4. 5 min read

    Bun.sql vs postgres.js vs Drizzle: Postgres in 2026

    Bun.sql, postgres.js, and Drizzle compared for TypeScript Postgres apps: drivers, query builders, TLS, edge support, and layer fit.

    bun-sql · postgres-js · drizzle

  5. 4 min read

    mise vs proto vs asdf: Polyglot Version Managers for JavaScript Devs 2026

    mise, proto, and asdf compared for Node, Bun, Deno, and polyglot runtime management: speed, plugins, compatibility, and nvm migration.

    mise · proto · asdf

  6. 7 min read

    pnpm vs Bun 2026: Which Package Manager Wins?

    pnpm vs Bun compared as package managers in 2026: real install speed benchmarks, disk usage, monorepo support, lockfile compatibility, and which to pick.

    pnpm · bun · package-manager

  7. 9 min read

    pnpm vs npm vs Yarn vs Bun in 2026

    pnpm vs npm vs Yarn vs Bun: 2026 comparison of install speed, disk usage, dependency hoisting, monorepo workspaces, lockfile formats, and CI/CD performance.

    pnpm · npm · yarn

  8. 15 min read

    Bun vs Node.js: Runtime Speed & Install Benchmarks 2026

    Bun vs Node.js in 2026: startup time, HTTP throughput, and npm compatibility tested. Bun installs packages 25x faster. Data from 5 production benchmarks.

    bun · nodejs · npm

  9. 8 min read

    Full-Stack JavaScript Toolkit 2026

    The definitive full-stack JS toolkit for 2026: essential packages by layer—frontend, backend, database, auth, testing, deployment—with download data and picks.

    full-stack · javascript · typescript

  10. 13 min read

    npm vs pnpm vs Yarn vs Bun Package Managers 2026

    npm vs pnpm vs Yarn vs Bun compared in 2026: install speed benchmarks, disk usage, monorepo support, lockfile format, and the definitive recommendation for.

    npm · pnpm · yarn

  11. 8 min read

    Bun 2.0 vs Node.js 24 vs Deno 3 in 2026

    Bun 2.0, Node.js 24, and Deno 2.x benchmarked on HTTP throughput, startup time, npm compat, and migration cost. Which JavaScript runtime wins in 2026?

    bun · nodejs · deno

  12. 17 min read

    Hono vs Express vs Fastify vs Elysia 2026

    Hono, Express, Fastify, and Elysia compared: 2026 benchmarks, code examples, middleware patterns, and a migration guide from Express to modern HTTP frameworks.

    hono · express · fastify

  13. 8 min read

    Bun vs Node.js vs Deno: Which Runtime in 2026?

    Bun hits 52k req/sec vs Node.js's 14k. Deno 2 runs npm packages natively. We benchmark all three JavaScript runtimes and tell you which to use in 2026.

    bun · nodejs · deno

  14. 10 min read

    Bun vs Node.js 2026: The Runtime Showdown

    Bun handles 52K req/sec vs Node's 14K, starts 10x faster, and installs packages 25x quicker. We break down benchmarks, compatibility, and when each runtime.

    bun · nodejs · javascript

  15. 11 min read

    Best npm Workspaces Alternatives 2026

    npm workspaces vs pnpm workspaces vs Bun workspaces vs Yarn workspaces — alternatives with better filtering, dependency isolation, and monorepo tooling in 2026.

    npm-workspaces · pnpm · bun

  16. 13 min read

    bun:test vs node:test vs Vitest 2026

    bun:test vs node:test vs Vitest in 2026: runtime-native testing vs dedicated test frameworks, performance benchmarks, Jest compatibility, and zero-config setup.

    testing · bun · vitest

  17. 17 min read

    Bun Test vs Vitest vs Jest Benchmarks 2026

    Bun test vs Vitest vs Jest benchmark guide for 2026: speed tradeoffs, npm adoption, coverage, TypeScript support, migration caveats, and which runner to choose.

    bun · vitest · jest

  18. 14 min read

    Bun vs Deno 2 vs Node 22: JavaScript Runtimes in 2026

    Bun vs Deno 2 vs Node.js 22 compared for 2026. Performance benchmarks, npm compatibility, built-in APIs, TypeScript support, and production readiness data.

    nodejs · bun · deno

  19. 11 min read

    tsx vs ts-node vs Bun for Running TypeScript Directly (2026)

    Three ways to run TypeScript files without a build step — tsx (esbuild-powered), ts-node (tsc), and Bun (native TS runtime). Speed, compatibility, and which.

    tsx · ts-node · bun

  20. 12 min read

    Best JavaScript Runtime in 2026: Node.js vs Deno vs Bun

    Node.js, Deno, and Bun compared as JavaScript runtimes in 2026. Performance benchmarks, TypeScript support, compatibility, and which runtime to pick now.

    nodejs · deno · bun

  21. 4 min read

    Bun Runtime and the npm Ecosystem in 2026

    Compare Bun's runtime, package manager, test runner, and bundler with Node.js workflows using current documentation, compatibility checks, release records, and reproducible benchmarks.

    bun · nodejs · runtime

  22. 16 min read

    Bun 1.x in Production: Real-World Performance & 2026

    Bun promises 3-5x faster startup and install times. After a year of production deployments, here's what actually holds up — and what to watch out for.

    bun · nodejs · performance

  23. 15 min read

    Bun Shell vs zx: Shell Scripting 2026

    Bun Shell vs Google's zx for JavaScript shell scripting in 2026. Cross-platform support, performance, syntax, and when to use each for Node.js scripts.

    bun · zx · scripting

  24. 12 min read

    Hono vs Elysia 2026: Speed, DX and Which to Pick

    Hono handles 200K+ req/s on Bun. Elysia adds Eden Treaty for end-to-end types. Compare performance, DX, and runtime support to choose the right Bun framework.

    hono · elysia · bun

  25. 14 min read

    pnpm vs Bun vs npm: Package Managers 2026

    pnpm vs Bun vs npm for JavaScript package management in 2026. Install speed, disk usage, monorepo support, compatibility, and which package manager to choose.

    pnpm · bun · npm

  26. 10 min read

    Node.js vs Deno vs Bun: Runtime Comparison for 2026

    Node.js, Deno, and Bun: JavaScript runtime comparison — performance benchmarks, compatibility, and ecosystem support. Which to choose in 2026 Updated.

    nodejs · deno · bun

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