Deno
Secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript, with native TypeScript.
Runtime created by Node.js's author, with zero-config TypeScript, explicit permissions, a standard library and built-in tooling.
When to use
When you want native TypeScript, permission-based security and built-in tooling (test, lint, format).
When to avoid
If you depend on packages that assume the Node ecosystem and don't work on the compatibility layer.
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