diff --git a/src/content/docs/product-case-study/deno-case-study.md b/src/content/docs/product-case-study/deno-case-study.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6a1591cc1 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/product-case-study/deno-case-study.md @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ + +--- +title: Deno Case Study +author: Zico +tags: deno, case study, platform +--- + +# Deno Case Study + +## Introduction + +Deno is a modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript, created by Ryan Dahl — the original creator of Node.js. It was designed to fix the shortcomings of Node.js with better security, a simplified module system, and built-in TypeScript support. + +## History + +Deno was first introduced in 2018 during a talk titled “10 Things I Regret About Node.js.” Ryan Dahl created Deno as a fresh take on a server-side JavaScript runtime, addressing problems like package management and lack of built-in security. Deno reached its stable 1.0 release in May 2020. + +## Applications and Use Cases + +- Running JavaScript/TypeScript outside the browser +- Web servers and API backends +- Command-line tools +- Serverless functions +- Scripts for automation + +## Strengths + +- **Security by default**: No file, network, or environment access unless explicitly enabled +- **Built-in TypeScript support**: No separate compiler needed +- **Simplified module imports**: Uses URLs instead of `node_modules` +- **Built-in tooling**: Includes formatter, linter, test runner, and bundler + +## Weaknesses + +- **Smaller ecosystem**: Less mature than Node.js +- **Fewer libraries**: Not all Node.js packages are compatible +- **Learning curve**: New conventions and APIs + +## Comparison with Node.js + +| Feature | Deno | Node.js | +|--------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------| +| Language Support | JavaScript & TypeScript | JavaScript (TypeScript optional) | +| Security | Secure by default | No security by default | +| Package Management | No `node_modules`, uses URLs | Uses npm and `node_modules` | +| Tools | Built-in (test, lint, fmt) | Requires installing tools | +| Ecosystem | Smaller but growing | Very large and mature | + +## Conclusion + +Deno is a powerful and secure alternative to Node.js, especially for developers who want built-in TypeScript and modern tooling. While its ecosystem is still growing, it offers a cleaner and more secure approach to building JavaScript applications for the backend or CLI. + +--- +*Created by Zico * +