๐ Installing Deno on Windows: A Quick Guide
Hey there, folks! ๐
Ready to dive into Deno? Letโs get started with installing this fantastic runtime on your Windows machine. Itโs super easy, and Iโll guide you step by step!
๐ง Step 1: Open PowerShell
First things first, youโll need PowerShell. Follow these steps:
- Click on the Start button, search for PowerShell, and open it up.
- Now, you're ready to install Deno!
๐ Step 2: Install Deno
Letโs install Deno with a single command. Just type or copy-paste the following command in your PowerShell:
irm https://deno.land/install.ps1 | iex
- Press Enter and let the magic happen! ๐ฎโจ
- It will automatically download and install Deno for you.
๐งช Step 3: Verify the Installation
Now, let's make sure everything went smoothly. To check if Deno is installed correctly, run:
deno --version
OR
deno -v
If everything is in place, you'll see something like this:
deno 1.x.x (release date)
v8 x.x.x
typescript x.x.x
๐ Congratulations! You now have Deno installed on your system! Youโre all set to start building amazing things with Deno!
๐ Why Choose Deno?
Deno is a secure, modern runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript, created by the same person who originally built Node.js. It's designed to offer better security and a cleaner, more powerful API, all with TypeScript support out of the box. Here are a few perks:
- Built-in TypeScript support ๐ฏ
- Security by default ๐ (No file, network, or environment access without explicit permission)
- Modern features like ES modules ๐ฆ
- One executable to manage dependencies and scripts
๐ก Whatโs Next?
Now that Deno is installed, youโre ready to start your journey! ๐
Try out your first Deno script by creating a file, say app.ts
, and running:
deno run app.ts
Or, check out the official Deno documentation for more tutorials and inspiration! ๐โจ
Feel free to share your thoughts, or if you hit a snag, drop a comment below. Let's build something awesome! ๐ป๐ฅ
Happy coding with Deno! ๐
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