Graal.JS - High-Performance JavaScript on the JVM

Explore Graal.JS, a high-performance JavaScript engine implemented in Java and compatible with ECMAScript 262 Version 6, in this 53-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Learn about the architecture of Graal.JS, which runs on the Graal VM and leverages the Graal Java compiler for optimized execution. Discover its support for parallel JavaScript function execution, interoperability with Java and other Truffle-based languages like Ruby, Python, and R. Gain insights into example applications, including those from the Node.JS ecosystem, demonstrating optimized database access. Understand how Graal.JS combines the power of JavaScript with the performance capabilities of the JVM.

Graal.JS - high-performance JavaScript on the JVM by Christian Wirth