# Setting up Deno
# asdf Runtime Version Manager
Deno is best installed with a runtime version manager like asdf (opens new window).
Install asdf-deno plugin (this only needs to be done once, at the very first time):
asdf plugin-add deno https://github.com/asdf-community/asdf-deno.git
Then install Deno with:
# Download and install the latest version of Deno
asdf install deno latest
# OR
asdf install deno x.y.z
Set default version globally:
asdf global deno x.y.z
# asdf within a Project
Within a fresh project, run the following:
asdf local deno x.y.z
This creates a file .tool-versions and 'locks' the project to the specified Deno version. Everytime deno command is run within the project, the specified version will automatically be used.
# Deno Runtime & std lib Compatibility
See compatibility table here (opens new window)
# VS Code Plugin
Official Deno plugin (opens new window)
The plugin needs to be enabled at project level, because not all Javascript/Typescript projects use Deno. Do this with Ctrl + Shift + P and run Deno: Initialize Workspace Configuration.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:20:06 GMT