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smoldesu
1639 days ago
I'm comfortable making that distinction. JavaScript isn't executed like normal, native code, so... I still agree.
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maratc
1639 days ago
When the majority of programs in the world can't be "run" according to your definition, you might want to reconsider your definition.
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ithkuil
1639 days ago
Since we're enjoying a nitpick picnic you can compile JS AOT to Java with rhino and then to native code with GCJ
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robbedpeter
1639 days 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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