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Bun - The Practical Guide

4h 5m 22s
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Bun - The Practical Guide is a 56-lesson 4 hours 5 minutes self-paced course by Academind Pro (Maximilian Schwarzmüller). Bun is a modern, high-performance JavaScript runtime that combines a package manager, a testing framework, a project builder, and a set of built-in APIs.

Course facts

Lessons
56
Duration
4 hours 5 minutes
Language
English
Instructor
Academind Pro (Maximilian Schwarzmüller)
Price
Premium

Bun is a modern, high-performance JavaScript runtime that combines a package manager, a testing framework, a project builder, and a set of built-in APIs. In this practical guide, you will explore through examples how Bun simplifies development and when it becomes a better choice compared to Node.js.

Course Description

The course is built around real examples and demonstrations. Instead of mechanically writing code, you will study ready-made snippets and analyses of architectural solutions to better understand the principles of how Bun works and its role in the modern ecosystem. You will learn to run JavaScript and TypeScript applications, manage dependencies, create servers, route, use Bun's built-in APIs, work with SQLite, SQL, and S3-compatible storage, WebSocket connections, testing, and building standalone applications.

You will learn to use Bun.serve() to create server applications, apply built-in tools for file and image handling, connect databases, optimize projects, and create executable files. A separate emphasis is placed on the practical simplification of development thanks to the unified Bun platform.

Practical Project

The final part of the course is dedicated to a detailed analysis of a full-fledged social network application where Bun is used as the server foundation. Through this project, you will see how routing, working with SQLite, uploading and processing images, interacting with S3-compatible storages, testing, and other Bun capabilities unite in creating a real product.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the role of Bun in the modern JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystem.
  • Launch and configure projects using Bun.
  • Manage dependencies and application configuration.
  • Use Bun's compatibility with Node.js for a smooth transition to the new platform.
  • Create HTTP servers, set up routing, and handle requests.
  • Work with built-in APIs for files, images, Markdown, and environment variables.
  • Connect to SQLite, execute SQL queries, and use S3-compatible storages.
  • Develop WebSocket-supported applications.
  • Write tests in the built-in Bun testing framework.
  • Build applications and form standalone executable files.
  • Analyze the architecture of a full-fledged web application in Bun.
  • Determine in which projects Bun is most effective, including scenarios using AI code generation.

Who This Course Is For

The course is suitable for web developers who want to learn Bun and understand its practical advantages; specialists working with Node.js who are considering Bun as an alternative or complement; fullstack developers striving to use a single tool for server logic, dependency management, file handling, databases, testing, and application building.

Additional

https://github.com/academind/bun-practical-guide-course-resources/tree/main

Who teaches Bun - The Practical Guide? Academind Pro (Maximilian Schwarzmüller)

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Academind is the teaching brand of Maximilian Schwarzmüller (Max) and Manuel Lorenz, two German developers whose Udemy catalog has become one of the largest single-instructor presences on that platform. Max in particular is widely cited as one of the clearest teachers of the JavaScript framework landscape — his Angular, React, Vue, and Node.js courses have collectively taught millions of students.

The Academind Pro platform extends beyond Udemy with deeper, more comprehensive courses aimed at developers building real applications rather than picking up syntax. Course material covers the full modern web stack: React (including Next.js), Vue, Angular, Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, Docker, AWS, React Native, Flutter, and the broader full-stack JavaScript ecosystem.

The CourseFlix listing under this source carries over 25 Academind Pro courses spanning that range. Material is paid; Academind Pro runs on per-course pricing on the original platform. Courses are taught in Max's signature thorough, build-an-application-with-me style — long-form, deeply project-based, and continuously updated as the underlying frameworks evolve.

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#1: Welcome To The Course
All Course Lessons (56)
#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
1
Welcome To The Course Demo
00:56
2
What Is Bun? And Why Would You Use It?
04:38
3
Installing Bun & About This Course
01:27
4
Running TypeScript Code
01:16
5
Bun's Node.js Compatibility
00:53
6
Bun For Package & Project Management
04:08
7
The Bun Runtime in Action - Building a Web Server
07:42
8
Using Bun For Dependency Management
04:52
9
Dev Servers, Watch Modes & Building Projects with Bun
05:13
10
Using Bun For Automated Testing
03:25
11
Configuring Bun via bunfig.toml
02:28
12
Example: Building a Utility CLI Tool with Bun
03:50
13
Example: Building an Image Optimization Tool with Bun
16:58
14
Creating Standalone, Single File Executable Files
02:58
15
Node.js Compatibility & "Forcing" The Bun Runtime
05:05
16
Module Introduction
00:43
17
Creating a Bun Server
04:01
18
Basic Custom Routing & Managing Incoming Requests
03:32
19
Serving HTML Files
02:59
20
Using Bun's Router Feature
04:50
21
Working with Dynamic Routes
00:51
22
Bun's File Loaders & Support For Various Input Files
08:36
23
File Imports vs Bun's File API
02:23
24
Using Bun's File APIs
05:51
25
The Glob API
04:06
26
Handling & Rendering Markdown with Bun
05:58
27
Markdown, Frontmatter & Creating a Blog Site
06:54
28
Optimizing Images with Bun (Image API)
08:31
29
Example: Image Optimization in a Blog Website
05:34
30
Bun's SQLite API
06:07
31
Alternative: Importing SQLite Files
01:49
32
SQLite: Config & Base Methods
01:48
33
Working with (Dynamic) SQLite Queries
10:25
34
Managing Environment Variables with Bun
03:20
35
Using Bun's SQL Client
05:19
36
Understanding SQL Query Execution
00:55
37
SQL Transactions
01:29
38
Using Bun SQL With Postgres
05:33
39
Bun's S3 Client API
06:48
40
Uploading via S3 Client
06:07
41
Listing Files & Downloading Files (S3)
03:26
42
Presigned URLs (S3)
02:41
43
Using fetch() For S3 Access
01:20
44
Bun Websockets: Server
08:04
45
Bun Websockets: Connecting to the Server
07:50
46
Bun Websockets: Client
02:16
47
Module Introduction
02:27
48
Project Structure & The Bun Agent Skill
02:46
49
Project Overview: The Frontend (Non Bun)
01:33
50
Analyzing the Bun API Server
04:24
51
Understanding the Routing Logic (Bun Router)
06:50
52
Auth (better-auth) & Helper Functions
04:02
53
Using Bun SQLite
02:42
54
Image Uploads to R2 via Bun's S3 Client
09:37
55
Optimizing Images via Bun Image API
02:51
56
Bun-powered Automated Testing
02:15
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this course?
Before enrolling, you should have a basic understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript, as the course involves running applications using these languages. Familiarity with Node.js is also beneficial, as comparisons between Bun and Node.js are discussed. Prior experience with server-side development will help in understanding concepts like creating servers and managing dependencies.
What kind of projects will I work on during the course?
The course includes building several practical projects, such as a utility CLI tool and an image optimization tool using Bun. The final project involves a detailed analysis and creation of a full-fledged social network application. This project showcases Bun's capabilities in routing, working with SQLite, handling image uploads, and using S3-compatible storage.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is designed for developers who are interested in exploring modern JavaScript runtimes and are looking to simplify their development workflow. It's ideal for those who have experience with Node.js and want to learn about alternatives that offer integrated package management, testing frameworks, and project building tools.
How does this course compare to other JavaScript runtime courses?
Unlike traditional Node.js courses, this course focuses on Bun, a JavaScript runtime that integrates package management, testing, and building tools. It emphasizes practical development simplifications and provides real-world examples of using Bun for server applications, dependency management, and creating standalone executables, which might not be covered in-depth in other courses.
What specific tools or platforms will I learn to use in this course?
You will learn to use Bun's built-in APIs, Bun.serve() for server applications, the SQLite API for database interactions, and the S3 Client API for handling S3-compatible storage. Additionally, the course covers Bun's testing framework and tools for optimizing and processing images.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover front-end development frameworks or libraries, as its focus is on server-side applications using Bun. While it includes a project overview of a non-Bun frontend, it does not delve into frontend development techniques or tools like React or Angular.
What is the time commitment required to complete this course?
The course consists of 56 lessons, but the total runtime is not specified. Typically, courses of this nature might require several hours per week over a few weeks, depending on your pace. The practical projects and exercises may require additional time for implementation and experimentation.