Turbocharging Development with Bun
Discover why Bun is the ultimate choice for high-performance blog boilerplates and how it delivers warp-speed execution.
Speed is the most critical feature of any modern web application. When we built Charted Data, we chose Bun as our core runtime for one simple reason: it's designed to be the fastest all-in-one toolkit for JavaScript and TypeScript.
⚡ Instant Installs
Bun's package manager is 10x-20x faster than npm.
🚄 Near-Zero HMR
Experience code updates in milliseconds without lag.
🛠️ All-in-One
Runtime, bundler, and test runner in a single binary.
Why Bun for Boilerplates?#
In a world where developer time is money, waiting for dependencies to install or local servers to restart is a major bottleneck. Bun eliminates these delays.
bun installWhen you run bun install on this boilerplate, you'll notice it finishes almost before you can hit enter. This efficiency scales across your entire development workflow.
Features vs. Performance#
Usually, more features mean slower performance. However, because Bun optimized its APIs from the ground up, we can include advanced tools like Expressive Code, Pagefind Search, and Framer Motion without sacrificing the "snappy" feel of the development environment.
Comparison: Bun vs Node.js#
# Node install (npm)# ~45s for 1000 depsnpm install# Bun install# ~2s for 1000 depsbun installReady to build at warp speed?#
This boilerplate is pre-configured to handle all Bun-specific optimizations. Whether you're running it locally or deploying it, you're always working with the fastest tools available.
By choosing Bun, you're not just choosing a tool; you're choosing a more productive and enjoyable development experience.
Happy Coding! ⚡