The JavaScript ecosystem just got another shake-up, Bun 1.2 is out, and it’s faster, lighter, and packed with features that make you seriously question your current setup.
If you’ve been sitting on the fence, now’s the time to take a fresh look.
🔥 What’s New in Bun 1.2?
Improved compatibility with existing Node.js modules
Built-in TypeScript & JSX support (no config hell)
Even faster startup & execution time
Native bunx runner, hot reloading, SQLite baked in
More stable ESM + CommonJS handling
And yes — it’s still just one binary. No need for separate package managers, compilers, and runners.
🧠Why Developers Are Paying Attention
Bun isn’t just a fast runtime — it’s an all-in-one toolkit:
A runtime (like Node)
A package manager (like npm or pnpm)
A bundler (like esbuild, webpack)
A test runner
With the 1.2 release, it's starting to feel production-worthy — not just a fun toy for side projects.
⚠️ But Should You Switch?
👉 If you're deep into Node with custom setups and big teams — probably not yet.
👉 But if you’re starting something new, or just curious — this release makes it easier than ever to try Bun without breaking everything.
âś… Quick Test
curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash
bun init
bun dev
That’s it. You’re in.
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