Deno 2.8 | Hacker News

Hacker News commenters debated Deno 2.8’s role among JavaScript runtimes and how it stacks up against Node.js and Bun.

Discussion centered on Deno’s permission model, TypeScript support, npm compatibility, and a new packaging command.

Some praised Deno’s security and developer experience, while others questioned whether it can compete with Node’s ecosystem depth and Bun’s momentum.

The conversation highlighted the broader pressure on runtimes to balance safety, performance, and Node-compatible workflows.