Explore the secure-by-default successor to Node.js. Build modern applications with Deno, featuring native TypeScript support, modern standard library, and URL-based imports.
Adopt a modern, secure-by-default runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript created by the founder of Node.js. Forget node_modules hell; learn to import dependencies directly from URLs. Use Deno's robust built-in toolchain for testing, linting, and formatting without external configuration. This course covers the architecture, security model, and deployment strategies for modern edge-based applications. You will learn how to write secure backend code that requires explicit permissions to access the network or file system.
Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access
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Better security, tooling, and native TypeScript support.
Easy transition if you already know Node.js.
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