Deno 2.0 – Ryan Dahl, Node Congress 2023

Learn about Deno 2.0's advancements, including key-value databases, atomic transactions, and a focus on accessibility, ease of use, and security.

Key takeaways

Deno is designed to be a more secure and optimized version of Node.js, with a focus on serverless and edge computing.
Deno 2.0 is expected to be released this summer and will feature improved support for key-value databases, atomic transactions, and more.
The goal of Deno is to allow developers to build fast, scalable, and secure servers and cloud services without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.
Deno is built with a focus on accessibility and ease of use, with a goal of allowing developers to build real applications in just a few lines of code.
Deno’s KV (Key-Value) database is a built-in, local database that provides fast and secure storage for JavaScript objects.
Deno’s permission system restricts access to the file system and network by default, requiring developers to explicitly allow access to these resources.
Deno’s compatibility layer allows it to run Node.js code with minimal modifications, making it easier for developers to migrate to Deno.
Deno’s NPM client is built directly into the platform, allowing for easy installation and management of dependencies.
Deno’s focus on serverless and edge computing allows it to provide fast and scalable solutions for real-world applications.
Deno’s KV database provides atomic transactions, allowing for safe and secure data updates.
Deno’s permission system is designed to provide fine-grained control over access to system resources, making it easier to build secure and reliable applications.

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