N-API - The New Native in Node.js

Learn about N-API, the stable solution for calling C++ from Node.js or Electron, in this 28-minute conference talk from CascadiaJS 2018. Discover how N-API addresses compilation and maintenance issues associated with native modules. Explore the benefits of C++ to Node.js interoperability, covering topics such as child processes, FFI, and building in V8. Gain practical insights through sample code, test file versioning, image processing, and useful tips for implementing N-API in your projects.

Intro
About me
What this talk is not
Why write native code
Child processes
FFI
Build in V8
Sample code
Test File
Version
Process Image
Selfie
Save
Tips
Outro