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It’s sad to see Deno being discontinued. However, I think it’s not all terrible. Deno pushed server side JS forward for everyone - Node copied many the standout features Deno had at launch in 2020, bringing them to the masses. Fetch, web sockets, web crypto, direct TypeScript execution, and more. 🫡

Sandro Circi

@sandros94.com

I mean, Deno Deploy is the one being discontinued. Deno itself could live upon the community that would fork it and keep it alive no?

fry69

@fry69.dev

Is there even a measurable demand for this alternative runtime (as much as I like/love the idea)? As mentioned, Node.js ate/copied most of Deno's features already, and for extreme performance/small size/embedded runtime there are others, some with company support...

10/10/26, 10:57 am0 reposts2 likes

Sandro Circi

@sandros94.com

I'd say there is some demand. Considering the traction Bun has been gaining lately even with the full-AI rust rewrite landed in v1.4 But in the end I think it comes down to what compatibility and stability you are aiming for, and especially the DX that resonates with you