All About Deno 2.0

The video discusses the release of Dino 2, a JavaScript runtime that offers full compatibility with Node.js and NPM, along with new features like TypeScript support, package management, and a stable standard library. It highlights Dino's advantages over Node.js, such as built-in linting and formatting tools, and the ability to compile JavaScript into binaries. The video also touches on Dino's integration with Jupyter notebooks and its potential impact on the JavaScript ecosystem. Despite its benefits, the video notes that Dino is maintained by a for-profit company, which may affect its long-term viability.

What major update does Dino 2 bring to the JavaScript world?

• It eliminates the need for JavaScript runtimes.

• It removes support for TypeScript.

• It introduces a new programming language.

• It provides backward compatibility with Node.js and NPM.

How does Dino 2 simplify TypeScript usage?

• By removing TypeScript support entirely.

• By allowing TypeScript to run without a compile step.

• By integrating TypeScript with Python.

• By requiring a complex configuration file.

What is one of the main goals of Dino's standard library?

• To support only Python packages.

• To make JavaScript more complex.

• To eliminate the need for additional tools like Jest and Lodash.

• To increase the number of packages needed.

What unique feature does Dino offer for JavaScript developers?

• The ability to compile JavaScript into binaries.

• A built-in cryptocurrency miner.

• A mandatory subscription service.

• Exclusive support for Windows OS.

What is a potential drawback of using Dino?

• It is not open source.

• It lacks community support compared to Node.js.

• It only runs on Linux.

• It does not support JavaScript.