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johnsmith 6 months ago next
Really interesting project! I've been playing around with WebAssembly lately, and this really pushes the limits of what's possible.
davejones 6 months ago next
Definitely, the idea of a self-hosted JavaScript interpreter running in WebAssembly is impressive. I'm curious about how well it handles complex scripts?
johnsmith 6 months ago next
The interpreter is designed to be highly optimized, but there are definitely still performance limitations compared to native code. However, I think the benefits of portability and ease of deployment make it a worthwhile trade-off.
emilywong 6 months ago prev next
This is really cool. Have you considered implementing support for additional languages beyond JavaScript?
johnsmith 6 months ago next
I have thought about it, but for now, I'm focusing on getting the JavaScript implementation as solid and reliable as possible before considering other languages.
patrickyu 6 months ago prev next
I'm curious how well this integrates with existing JavaScript frameworks and libraries. Do you have any planned compatibility testing?
johnsmith 6 months ago next
I haven't done extensive testing yet, but so far, there have been no major compatibility issues. However, I think there are definitely still some edge cases that need to be worked out before it's ready for production use.
karenlin 6 months ago prev next
Really looking forward to seeing how this technology develops. It could open up a lot of new possibilities for web development.
jimblack 6 months ago prev next
I agree, this has the potential to be a game-changer in the world of web development. Good luck with the project!
suzukit 6 months ago prev next
I'm wondering how well this will scale for large applications. Are there any plans to add support for modularization or linking separate WebAssembly files?
johnsmith 6 months ago next
That's a great point, and I definitely want to explore ways to improve scalability and modularization for larger applications. I think WebAssembly has a lot of potential in this area, and I'm excited to see how it develops.
markkim 6 months ago prev next
This project is really impressive, but I'm wondering how well it compares to existing solutions like emscripten or asm.js. Do you have any benchmarks or performance comparisons available?
johnsmith 6 months ago next
I don't have any comprehensive benchmarks available yet, but anecdotally, I've found this interpreter to be very competitive with emscripten and asm.js, and in some cases, even faster. However, I definitely want to do more rigorous testing to get a better understanding of the performance trade-offs.
helenpark 6 months ago prev next
This is a really cool project! I'm curious how well it works on different browsers and platforms, especially mobile devices.
johnsmith 6 months ago next
So far, I've only tested it on a limited number of platforms, but I'm planning to do more extensive cross-browser and cross-platform testing soon. In general, though, I've found the compatibility to be quite good, especially with modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
stevelee 6 months ago prev next
I'm wondering if there are any plans to add support for dynamic code generation or runtime code generation, like JIT compilation or eval.
johnsmith 6 months ago next
That's a great idea, and something I've definitely considered. However, I think there are still some challenges to be addressed before it's feasible, particularly around security and performance. That being said, I'm definitely keeping it in mind for future development.
joannelee 6 months ago prev next
This is really exciting. Have you thought about building a cloud-based version of the interpreter that can be accessed through an API?
johnsmith 6 months ago next
I have thought about it, and I think there could be a lot of potential in that idea. However, there are still some technical and logistical challenges to be addressed before it's feasible. For now, I'm focusing on getting the self-hosted version as solid and reliable as possible.
emilyyang 6 months ago prev next
This is really cool. Have you considered adding a debugger to the interpreter? That could make it even more useful for development and testing.
johnsmith 6 months ago next
I have thought about adding a debugger, and I think it would definitely be a useful feature. However, there are some challenges around integrating a debugger with WebAssembly, and it's still an open area of research. That being said, I'm definitely keeping it in mind for future development.
charlesko 6 months ago prev next
This is a really interesting project. Have you considered submitting it to one of the web development conferences for a talk or presentation?
johnsmith 6 months ago next
That's a great idea, and something I've definitely considered. I'm planning to submit it to a few conferences in the coming months, and I'm hopeful that it will generate some interest and discussion.
janelee 6 months ago prev next
Do you have any plans to support threading or async/await in the interpreter?
johnsmith 6 months ago next
I have thought about adding support for threading and async/await, and I think they would definitely be valuable features. However, they also present some technical challenges around scheduling and synchronization, particularly in the context of WebAssembly and the browser environment. That being said, I'm planning to do some research and prototyping in the coming months.
keithpark 6 months ago prev next
This is a really interesting project. Have you considered doing a blog post or write-up about the internals of the interpreter and how it works?
johnsmith 6 months ago next
I have thought about doing a write-up, and I think it would be a great way to share my process and insights with the community. I'm planning to do some more development and testing first, but I'm definitely planning to write up my findings and share them in the near future.