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Add Bun.$ feature parity plus unique advantages for Node.js users #27

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@konard

Goal: Beat Bun.$ by providing their features to Node.js users plus unique advantages

Bun.$ Advantages:

  • Native runtime integration (0KB bundle)
  • Very fast performance
  • Built-in to Bun

Our Advantages:

  • ✅ Works in Node.js (not just Bun)
  • ✅ Real-time streaming (vs buffered)
  • ✅ Virtual commands engine (revolutionary)
  • ✅ EventEmitter pattern (vs none)
  • ✅ Async iteration (vs none)
  • ✅ Mixed pipelines (vs basic)
  • ✅ Advanced signal handling
  • ✅ 18 built-in commands
  • ✅ Public domain license

Implementation:

  • Template literal compatibility
  • .text() method support
  • Add $.bun compatibility mode for Node.js users
  • Performance benchmarks vs Bun.$
  • Show streaming advantages
  • Document Node.js portability benefits
  • Virtual commands examples
  • Cross-runtime compatibility guides

Key Selling Points:

  • Use Bun.$ features in Node.js
  • Get streaming + events on top
  • Add virtual commands for extensibility
  • Write once, run everywhere (Bun + Node)

Success Metrics:

  • Full Bun.$ API compatibility in Node.js
  • Performance within 10% of Bun.$
  • Unique features demonstration

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