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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