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Bun's experimental Rust rewrite hits 99.8% test compatibility on Linux x64 glibc

DEV Community·Aman Shekhar·22 days ago
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Ever sat in front of your computer and felt that rush of excitement when you discover something groundbreaking? That's exactly how I felt when I read about Bun’s experimental Rust rewrite achieving a whopping 99.8% test compatibility on Linux x64 glibc. Now, if you're like me, you might be wondering, "What’s the big deal about this?" Well, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s dive into the nitty-gritty. The Genesis of Bun To set the stage, let’s talk about Bun. It’s a modern JavaScript runtime that’s designed to be a faster alternative to Node.js and Deno, primarily by leveraging the power of Rust. As someone who's dabbled in both JavaScript and Rust, I’ve always been intrigued by the potential of Rust to enhance performance and safety in web development. I mean, who wouldn’t want their server-side code to run faster and be less prone to bugs? When I first started experimenting with Bun, I was blown away by its speed—it's like upgrading from a bicycle to a sports car.…

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