Bun
Bun is an incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, test runner, and package manager – all in one tool.
Bun is built in Zig, 89.0k GitHub stars from 100 contributors, latest release bun-v1.3.12.
When to use Bun
Bun is listed here as a Development project. The directory calls out Ultra-fast JavaScript runtime, Integrated test runner, Built-in bundler as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Bun include Comprehensive package manager, Cross-platform support.
Besides Development, this page also files Bun under JavaScript, Node.js, Tools.
Bun compared with
Records in this directory name Node.js, Deno, Parcel, Webpack as products people compare with Bun. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Bun replaces each of them.
Open-source projects that mention Bun are collected on a separate alternatives page.
What the Bun stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 89.0k GitHub stars, about 100 contributors, 4.3k forks, 6.6k open issues, latest tracked release bun-v1.3.12. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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Key features of Bun
- Ultra-fast JavaScript runtime
- Integrated test runner
- Built-in bundler
- Comprehensive package manager
- Cross-platform support
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bun?
Bun is an incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, test runner, and package manager – all in one tool. This directory highlights Ultra-fast JavaScript runtime, Integrated test runner, Built-in bundler.
What language is Bun written in, and what is the latest release?
Bun is written primarily in Zig. The latest release tracked on this page is bun-v1.3.12.
How widely is Bun used on GitHub?
Bun has about 89.0k GitHub stars across about 100 contributors. It also has about 4.3k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare Bun with?
This directory records Node.js, Deno, Parcel, Webpack as comparison points for Bun. A longer list of open-source projects that mention Bun is at https://www.open-source-tools.com/alternatives/bun.
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