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Deno / Bun
Also written as Deno, Bun
Newer alternatives to Node.js for running JavaScript and TypeScript on the server. Deno focuses on security and built-in TypeScript; Bun focuses on speed and bundles many tools into one.
Think of it like
New car models competing with a very established one (Node): some clever improvements, but fewer mechanics know them.
Junior or senior?
Signals someone keeping current. Node.js experience transfers directly, so don't screen out Node developers for lacking these.
Ask them
“What did Deno or Bun give you that Node didn't, and did anything break?”