Ant: 8 MB JS runtime outpaces Node, Bun, Deno on cold start
Ant is a lightweight, hand‑written JavaScript runtime (~8 MB binary) that starts in about 5 ms, roughly five times faster than Node and dramatically quicker than Bun or Deno. Its small size and fast startup make it ideal for server‑less functions, edge deployments, and other environments where latency and bundle size matter.