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Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model

Cloudflare has acquired Deno, a startup behind the Deno JavaScript runtime, to improve its Workers programming model and platform. This acquisition will allow Cloudflare to simplify self-hosting Workers and Durable Objects, enabling developers to use the same primitives in more places. The deal also marks the end of core development for Deno's runtime, set for 2027.

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  • ✓ Cloudflare acquired Deno to improve its Workers programming model.
  • ✓ The acquisition will allow Cloudflare to simplify self-hosting Workers and Durable Objects.
  • ✓ Core development of Deno's runtime will end in 2027.
  • ✓ Deno's team is joining Cloudflare.
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Cloudflare announced its acquisition of Deno, a startup founded by Node.js creator Ryan Dahl, to integrate Deno's technology into its Workers platform.

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  1. Cloudflare Acquires Deno to Enhance Workers Programming Model

    Cloudflare has acquired Deno, a startup behind the Deno JavaScript runtime, to improve its Workers programming model and platform. This acquisition will allow Cloudflare to simplify self-hosting Workers and Durable Objects, enabling developers to use the same primitives in more places. The deal also marks the end of core development for Deno's runtime, set for 2027.

    Why it matters

    Cloudflare's Workers platform allows customers to build and run software on Cloudflare's network. The acquisition of Deno aims to enhance this platform and provide more flexibility to developers. Deno's technology had been seen as a competitor to Cloudflare Workers, but now it will be integrated into Cloudflare's offerings.

    What is confirmed

    • Cloudflare acquired Deno to improve its Workers programming model.
    • The acquisition will allow Cloudflare to simplify self-hosting Workers and Durable Objects.
    • Core development of Deno's runtime will end in 2027.
    • Deno's team is joining Cloudflare.

    What to watch next

    • Integration of Deno's technology into Cloudflare's Workers platform
    • Impact on Deno's existing users and projects
    • Future developments in Cloudflare's Workers programming model
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. TechCrunch — Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model
    2. Cloudflare Blog — Deno is joining Cloudflare
    3. Forbes — Cloudflare Buys Deno To Run Its Workers Platform On Your Own Servers
    4. The New Stack — Cloudflare acquires Node.js creator’s startup that copied its serverless playbook
    5. SaasRise — Deno Joins Cloudflare to Boost Edge SaaS
    6. BetaNews — Cloudflare has acquired Deno and will use it to boost Workers
    7. Startup Fortune — Cloudflare buys Deno to let companies run Workers on their own servers
    8. Linuxiac — Cloudflare Acquires Deno JavaScript Runtime, Core Development to End in 2027
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    10. techcrunch.com — Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model | TechCrunch
    11. flipboard.com — Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model
    12. thenewstack.io — Cloudflare acquires Node.js creator’s startup that copied its serverless playbook - The New Stack
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