#Bun Tutorial

Bun is a fast, modern JavaScript and TypeScript runtime that integrates a bundler, test runner, and package manager. Bun is designed to provide excellent performance and development experience as a modern alternative to Node.js.

#Why Choose Bun?

• Extreme Performance: More than 4x faster startup than Node.js
• Built-in Toolchain: Integrated bundler, tester, and package manager
• Native TypeScript: Run TypeScript directly without configuration
• Node.js Compatible: Supports most Node.js APIs and npm packages
• Modern Web APIs: Built-in fetch, WebSocket, and other modern APIs

#Tutorial Contents

#Getting Started

• Bun Introduction - Learn about Bun's features and advantages
• Environment Installation - Install Bun on various platforms
• Quick Start - Create your first Bun project
• Running Scripts - Run JavaScript/TypeScript with Bun

#Core Features

• Package Manager - Lightning-fast dependency management
• Module System - ES Modules and CommonJS support
• TypeScript Support - Native TypeScript execution
• Environment Variables - Environment configuration management

#Files and Network

• File Operations - High-performance file I/O
• HTTP Server - Create web servers
• WebSocket - Real-time communication
• Fetch API - Network requests

#Build and Test

• Bundling - Built-in bundling tool
• Test Runner - Built-in testing framework
• Hot Reload - Automatic reload during development

#Advanced Features

• SQLite Database - Built-in SQLite support
• FFI - Call native code
• Performance Optimization - Performance tuning tips
• Node.js Compatibility - Migration guide
• Learning Resources - Advanced learning materials

#Target Audience

This tutorial is suitable for:

• JavaScript/TypeScript developers
• Node.js users wanting to experience a faster runtime
• Frontend developers learning backend development
• Beginners interested in modern web technologies

#Getting Started

If you are a beginner, it is recommended to start with Bun Introduction and learn the chapters in order.

If you already have Node.js experience, you can directly check Node.js Compatibility to learn about migration methods.