Audience

This book is designed for individuals who possess a strong foundation in JavaScript and TypeScript and are eager to explore the internal mechanics of Deno. Specifically, this book caters to readers who:

• Have experience working with Deno and its capabilities, including creating and managing projects, modules, and dependencies

• Have written and executed programs within the Deno environment, leveraging its features and tools

• Demonstrate a keen interest in understanding the underlying architecture and operational mechanics of Deno, including its runtime environment, security features, and performance optimization techniques

• Seek to gain insight into how Deno manages code execution, including the processing of TypeScript and JavaScript files, module resolution, and error handling

• Aspire to comprehend the intricate architecture that underlies Deno, including its component interactions and internal workflows

• Desire to unveil the hidden mechanisms that power Deno's actions, including its use of V8, Rust, and other underlying technologies

• Yearn to gain a deeper understanding of Deno's design principles, trade-offs, and future development directions

Important Note

This book assumes prior knowledge of Deno, JavaScript, and TypeScript. It is not intended as an introductory resource for those new to Deno or programming. Instead, its purpose is to provide an in-depth exploration of Deno's internal workings, addressing the questions and curiosities of readers already familiar with the basics. Numerous excellent resources are available for those looking to get started with Deno, and this book builds upon that foundation.