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0 pointssmoldesu4y ago0 comments

I'm comfortable making that distinction. JavaScript isn't executed like normal, native code, so... I still agree.

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When the majority of programs in the world can't be "run" according to your definition, you might want to reconsider your definition.

ithkuil4y ago

Since we're enjoying a nitpick picnic you can compile JS AOT to Java with rhino and then to native code with GCJ

robbedpeter4y ago

You're redefining the terms, native and interpreted programs are differentiated by the execution layer, and it has nothing to do with where a majority of programs live.

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maratc4y ago

When the majority of programs in the world can't be "run" according to your definition, you might want to reconsider your definition.

ithkuil4y ago

Since we're enjoying a nitpick picnic you can compile JS AOT to Java with rhino and then to native code with GCJ

robbedpeter4y ago

You're redefining the terms, native and interpreted programs are differentiated by the execution layer, and it has nothing to do with where a majority of programs live.

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