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Scriptc by Vercel: TypeScript-to-Native compiler, no JavaScript engine in binary
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scriptc compiles TypeScript into small, fast native executables without the need for Node, V8, or a JavaScript engine. It allows users to run TypeScript code directly and generates self-contained native binaries with minimal startup time.
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- Praise: It's nice they acknowledge the need for small, fast native executables, showing they're in tune with modern developer demands.
- Praise: This project could enable a faster path towards converting TypeScript to Rust, which many developers are eager for.
- Praise: The ability to bundle a JavaScript engine optionally is a smart move, addressing dependency concerns without forcing it on everyone.
- Concern: Skepticism runs high about Vercel's rapid progress; it feels like they may be hype-driven rather than genuinely innovative.
- Concern: Many commenters doubt the practical utility of this project, recalling past failures with similar tools that lacked ecosystem support.
- Concern: The contributors list raises eyebrows; it seems like one main developer did most of the work, which makes the project's credibility questionable.