Jo Franchetti

Getting Started with Deno in Production

What if you could run Node.js apps without `node_modules`? Deno offers a secure, modern runtime with a complete, built-in toolchain for production development.

Getting Started with Deno in Production
#1about 2 minutes

What is Deno and why should you use it

Deno is a modern, secure JavaScript runtime built in Rust by the creator of Node.js.

#2about 3 minutes

Installing Deno and initializing a new project

Get started by installing the Deno runtime with a single command and scaffolding a new project using `deno init`.

#3about 2 minutes

Setting up the VS Code extension for Deno

Install the official Deno VS Code extension to enable the Language Server Protocol (LSP) for features like autocompletion and error highlighting.

#4about 2 minutes

Understanding the built-in testing framework

Deno includes a zero-configuration test runner and framework, allowing you to write and run tests with `deno test` out of the box.

#5about 1 minute

Leveraging the Deno Standard Library for common tasks

The Deno Standard Library provides a collection of high-quality, audited modules for common tasks, available on the JSR package registry.

#6about 2 minutes

Configuring projects with the `deno.json` file

Use the `deno.json` file to manage dependencies, define runnable tasks, and configure compiler options, similar to `package.json`.

#7about 4 minutes

Using Deno's built-in development tooling

Deno comes with an integrated TypeScript compiler, linter, and code formatter, eliminating the need for separate configuration and dependencies.

#8about 3 minutes

Working with the file system and HTTP servers

Use the Deno runtime API to perform tasks like reading and writing files or quickly spinning up an HTTP server with `Deno.serve`.

#9about 3 minutes

Using Web APIs and Node.js modules in Deno

Deno supports standard Web APIs like `fetch` out of the box and can import Node.js built-in modules using the `node:` specifier.

#10about 2 minutes

Understanding Deno's permission-based security model

Deno executes code in a secure sandbox by default, requiring explicit permission flags to access sensitive APIs like the file system or network.

#11about 5 minutes

How to run an existing Node.js project in Deno

Deno can run existing Node.js projects by using `deno install` to create a `node_modules` directory and then executing the project's start script.

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