Re:Asm.js: The JavaScript Compile Target
by Joeri on Wednesday April 03, 2013 @01:27PM
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But if you're cross-compiling from C++ to get asm.js, what would be the advantage? The upside is easier distribution of code, but presumably in the case of node that wouldn't be a big upside.
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Considering compilation differences between 32/64 bit versions across Linux, Windows and OSX, let alone different versions of NodeJS most native modules require a build system on the platform... As someone who's stuck with windows deployments for NodeJS work, it's been a little painful... I'd take the little performance hit for modules that load/run transparently.