Getting Started with Deno in Production

Stop wrestling with tooling. Deno's secure, all-in-one runtime is production-ready and fully compatible with your existing Node.js projects.

Getting Started with Deno in Production
#1about 2 minutes

What is Deno and why was it created

Deno is a modern, open-source JavaScript runtime built in Rust by the original creator of Node.js.

#2about 3 minutes

Installing Deno and initializing a new project

Install Deno with a single command and use `deno init` to scaffold a new project with essential files.

#3about 2 minutes

Setting up the VS Code extension for Deno

Install the official Deno VS Code extension to enable the Language Server Protocol for features like auto-completion and error highlighting.

#4about 2 minutes

Using Deno's built-in test runner and framework

Run tests without third-party dependencies using the built-in `deno test` command and assertion libraries from the standard library or JSR.

#5about 3 minutes

Understanding the Deno standard library and deno.json

Leverage the Deno standard library for common tasks and manage project dependencies and scripts within the `deno.json` configuration file.

#6about 5 minutes

Exploring Deno's global cache and built-in tooling

Deno uses a global cache instead of a `node_modules` folder and includes built-in tools for type checking, linting, and formatting.

#7about 4 minutes

Using the Deno API for file I/O and servers

Interact with the file system, create a basic HTTP server with `Deno.serve`, and use standard web APIs like `fetch` directly in the runtime.

#8about 4 minutes

Understanding Deno's Node.js compatibility and security

Use Node.js built-in modules via the `node:` specifier and manage runtime access to sensitive APIs through Deno's explicit permission model.

#9about 5 minutes

How to run an existing Node.js project with Deno

Run an existing Node.js application in Deno by using `deno install` to handle dependencies and executing its scripts from `package.json`.

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What is Deno and why should you use it
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What is Deno and why should you use it

Getting Started with Deno in Production

Using Deno's built-in development tooling
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Using Deno's built-in development tooling

Getting Started with Deno in Production

Installing Deno and initializing a new project
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Installing Deno and initializing a new project

Getting Started with Deno in Production

Understanding the built-in testing framework
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Understanding the built-in testing framework

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How to run an existing Node.js project in Deno
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How to run an existing Node.js project in Deno

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Setting up the VS Code extension for Deno

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Using Web APIs and Node.js modules in Deno
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Using Web APIs and Node.js modules in Deno

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