Is Node.js Dying?
Is Node.js Dying? Let’s Talk. With the rise of Bun, the JavaScript ecosystem is seeing one of its biggest shifts in years—and the performance numbers are hard to ignore: - Up to 5× faster JavaScript execution - Built-in transpiler out of the box - A blazing-fast package manager (up to 29× faster) - ~7ms hot reloading for a smoother dev experience Is Node.js Dying? That said Node.js—the original backbone of backend JavaScript remains rock-solid, battle-tested, and backed by a massive ecosystem and community. My takeaway: Node.js isn’t dying. But Bun is raising the bar for what a modern JavaScript runtime can be. And yes—Bun feels like the future of this space