After six months of real-world use, a solo developer has integrated the Bun runtime for four of their scripts while keeping six on Node.js. Bun demonstrated a significant advantage in startup speed, being approximately four times faster than Node.js, which is particularly beneficial for frequently run scripts. However, issues with native dependencies and foreign function interfaces (FFI) caused Bun to break twice, leading the developer to maintain critical cron jobs on Node.js. The developer's current strategy is to use Bun for performance-critical tasks and Node.js for scripts involving complex npm packages or native modules. AI
IMPACT Provides insights into runtime performance and stability for developers choosing between Bun and Node.js for scripting tasks.
RANK_REASON Developer's personal experience and comparison of two runtimes.
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