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> Genuine question, not trying to be snarky: isn't JS a great way to address most of those concerns that you list? I genuinely don't think it is - Javascript i
by jlarocco 3y ago
> Genuine question, not trying to be snarky: isn't JS a great way to address most of those concerns that you list?
I genuinely don't think it is - Javascript is just a language. Why not implement Async I/O and WebWorkers APIs in Elisp? Why complicate things with an entirely new language?
And with Elisp native compiled on most platforms, it seems doubtful WebAsm is going to make a noticeable difference in performance.
- ASalazarMX 3y agoFair point, but have you considered the joy of tarnishing nice things with JavaScript? Corrupting the venerable Emacs would be a great achievement.
- da39a3ee 3y agoI'm assuming this change will allow plugins to be written that expose a web UI. That would be huge for Emacs.
- hulitu 3y ago> That would be huge for Emacs. Yes, it will change its name from Emacs (8 megabits and constantly swapping) to Etacs (8 terabits and constantly swapping). /s