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If layout is going to be so parallelized does that mean we're going to need better asynchronous DOM APIs and possibly better Javascript threading support?
by guelo 12y ago
If layout is going to be so parallelized does that mean we're going to need better asynchronous DOM APIs and possibly better Javascript threading support?
- steveklabnik 12y agoEnsuring that those APIs will exist and that other APIs don't block parallel layout is one of the goals of Servo, as a project. It's already informed several emerging standards.
- panzi 12y ago> It's already informed several emerging standards. Sounds interesting. Do you have more information on that? Any links?
- steveklabnik 12y agoI don't remember the specifics, but pcwalton should be able to tell you more.
- throwaway41597 12y agoFrom a previous story: getting element width/height https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9011767 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9011767