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This comes from unix tradition, where you have servers like httpd, smtpd, sshd, systemd, etc. Honestly, it's a boring name. We had a big debate over naming wit
by kentonv 4y ago
This comes from unix tradition, where you have servers like httpd, smtpd, sshd, systemd, etc.
Honestly, it's a boring name. We had a big debate over naming with a lot of interesting ideas, but ultimately every idea was hated by someone. No one loves workerd, but no one hates it, so here we are! Oh well.
- pier25 4y agoThanks that makes more sense! Obviously I'm not a Unix guy and looking at the downvotes on my previous comment, people seem bothered by that :)
- seriocomic 4y agoGood luck getting that to stick (in terms of correct pronunciation) - unless folks have specifically read that explanation, you'll be hearing "work-erd" everywhere :)