Neon
Rust bindings for writing safe and fast native Node.js modules.
What is Neon?
Neon is a Rust library that provides bindings for writing native Node.js modules, allowing developers to extend Node.js with high-performance Rust code. It solves the problem of CPU-intensive JavaScript bottlenecks by enabling safe, fast native extensions. The project uses Node-API for stable cross-version compatibility and integrates seamlessly with the Node.js ecosystem.
Node.js developers who need to write performance-critical native addons, and Rust developers looking to integrate with JavaScript runtimes. It's ideal for teams building data processing, cryptography, or other computationally heavy modules.
Developers choose Neon because it combines Rust's memory safety and performance with Node.js's flexibility, reducing the risk of crashes and security vulnerabilities common in C/C++ addons. Its use of Node-API ensures long-term compatibility and easier maintenance compared to lower-level alternatives.
Overview
Rust bindings for writing safe and fast native Node.js modules.
Use Cases
Best For
- Writing CPU-intensive Node.js modules like image processing or cryptography
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