Bun.js in Action: Real-World Solutions for Building Modern Backends (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798344142449)

Bun.js in Action is a practical guide for developers who want to learn Bun.js from scratch and use it to build fast, scalable backends. This book covers key topics such as TypeScript integration, API development, microservices, and real-time applications using WebSockets. You'll also explore advanced concepts like API security, working with databases, and deploying your Bun.js apps to the cloud.

Each chapter is packed with real-world examples to help you quickly grasp the essentials and apply them to your own projects.

Table of Contents

• Overview of Bun.js and Its Ecosystem

• Why Use Bun.js? Benefits and Key Features

• Setting Up Bun.js: Installation and Configuration

• Running Your First Bun.js Project

• Introduction to TypeScript in Bun.js

• Setting Up a TypeScript Project

• Understanding TypeScript Features in Bun.js

• Type Safety and Development Best Practices

• Creating a Simple HTTP Server

• Handling Requests and Responses

• Routing: Defining and Managing API Endpoints

• Serving Static Files and Assets

• Introduction to RESTful API Architecture

• Creating and Testing API Endpoints

• Handling HTTP Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE

• Building a Basic CRUD Application

• Introduction to WebSockets and Real-Time Communication

• Setting Up WebSocket Connections in Bun.js

• Implementing Real-Time Features: Chat Application Example

• Managing WebSocket Connections and Data Streams

• Introduction, Offloading Tasks, Practical Use Cases.

• Middleware in Bun.js: Authentication and Logging

• Securing Your API: JWT, OAuth, and API Keys

• Handling Errors and Validations in Bun.js APIs

• API Versioning and Documentation

• Introduction to Microservice Architecture

• Decoupling Services: Designing Microservices with Bun.js

• Communication Between Services: REST, WebSockets, and Message Queues

• Managing and Scaling Microservices

• Connecting Bun.js to Databases (SQL and NoSQL)

• Setting Up a Database with Bun.js (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

• Implementing ORM with Bun.js: Working with Prisma/TypeORM

• Database Transactions and Best Practices

• Preparing Bun.js Applications for Production

• Deploying on Cloud Platforms (e.g., Vercel, AWS, DigitalOcean)

• Managing Environment Variables and Configurations

• Monitoring and Performance Optimization

• Writing Unit and Integration Tests

• Using Bun.js Testing Tools (e.g., Bun's Built-in Test Runner)

• Debugging Techniques and Tools for Bun.js

• Ensuring Performance with Load Testing

• Recap of Concepts and resources.