# Bun JavaScript Runtime to Be Rewritten in Rust

The team behind Bun, a popular JavaScript runtime, has announced they are rewriting it in Rust for improved performance and safety. This move aims to deliver a more efficient and reliable runtime for developers. It underscores Rust's growing adoption for infrastructure software.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://bun.com/blog/bun-in-rust) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:49:59 +0000