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TechStack First Look: Bun and Elysia

Explore the Bun runtime and Elysia framework as modern alternatives to Node.js. This course provides an overview of their key features, performance benefits, and considerations for adopting them to your JavaScript backend stack.

Treasure Porth - Pluralsight course - TechStack First Look: Bun and Elysia
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Traditional JavaScript stacks can be slow and complex. In this course, TechStack First Look: Bun and Elysia, you’ll evaluate Bun and Elysia for efficient backend development. First, you’ll explore Bun’s core advantages, including built-in TypeScript support, comprehensive tooling, and improved performance compared to Node.js. Next, you’ll discover how Elysia simplifies web development through intuitive APIs, type inference, and minimal setup. Finally, you’ll learn how to practically assess migrating to Bun and Elysia, examining factors like ecosystem compatibility, developer experience, and production readiness. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the necessary insight to determine whether Bun and Elysia align with your needs.

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Treasure Porth - Pluralsight course - TechStack First Look: Bun and Elysia
Treasure Porth

Treasure is a Software Development Author at Pluralsight and has worked as both a Senior Software Engineer and an instructor, creating hundreds of hours of JavaScript-focused learning content. She is passionate about simplifying web development concepts for learners of all levels.

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