[s3th]

This architecture switch will have no impact on the V8 API. We're working closely with the Node.js team to make sure that this is a smooth transition and early results look as though there are significant performance benefits [0].

Disclaimer: I work on the V8 team.

[0]: https://twitter.com/bmeurer/status/834677090381348865

[pavs]

Probably means I will finally give Atom editor another try. :)

[ygra]

Atom's performance will most likely be more constrained by the algorithms they use than by JS execution speed.

[sametmax]

Since vscode is already pretty fast, you are probably right.