Hono.js: The Lightweight Framework Challenging Express in Edge Computing

As serverless and edge deployments become the norm, bundle size and cold start performance have become critical. Hono.js delivers a 12KB core compared to Express's 58KB, making it significantly faster on platforms like Cloudflare Workers. With native TypeScript support, seamless Zod validation, and the ability to run on any platform—from Bun and Deno to Node.js and Lambda—it represents a compelling alternative for modern development teams seeking both type safety and cross-platform flexibility.