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Bun Rewrites Runtime in Rust for Performance Gains
Bun, the JavaScript runtime, is rewriting its core in Rust to improve performance and memory safety. The move aims to address bottlenecks in the existing Zig-based implementation. Early benchmarks show significant speedups in parsing and execution.
Meridian48 take
This is a notable architectural shift, but the real test will be whether Rust delivers the promised stability and speed at scale.
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