Deno 2.8 Release: New Features and Enhancements

Deno 2.8 is a significant update that introduces several new subcommands and enhancements to improve the developer experience. This release focuses on enhancing package management and debugging capabilities.

Key features include:

• deno audit fix - Automatically upgrades vulnerable npm packages in your dependency tree.
• deno bump-version - Updates the version field in your deno.json or package.json files.
• deno ci - Ensures reproducible installs by enforcing strict adherence to the lockfile.
• deno pack - Builds a Deno or JSR project into an npm-publishable tarball.
• deno transpile - Strips types from TypeScript files and outputs plain JavaScript.
• deno why - Explains why a package is installed by tracing dependencies.

This release also enhances compatibility with npm, allowing users to run commands without needing to specify the npm prefix, streamlining the transition for developers familiar with Node.js.