Is this beginnings of js-ctypes v2?

[Noitidart]

Hi Yoric, Is js-ctypes v2 you mentioned in this topic - https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/mozilla.dev.extensions/B3H3j6FRVms/k5W7qLwqBwAJ

Is js-js-ctypes repo the v2 that you mentioned above.

I read that bsmedberg wanted to disallow js-ctypes, so I thought if js-ctypes-v2 came around he might allow it. So I started looking how to help out. As I think js-ctypes benefits (below) outweigh the cons (speed, memory, manual type defs). Also I think js-ctypes aligns with the intent that led to WebExtensions.

• Extremely newbie friendly.
  • And that's one of the driving factors of moving to WebExtensions. It allows web developers to program in a familiar environment (their text editor)
  • Copy paste friendly
• Getting those expensive tools, like a mac in order to use xcode. Or certain parts of visual studio
• Higher learning curve, as need to compile binaries with etc etc flags
• Create platform dependent stuff, in a platform independent way - perfect for addons as they seek to enhance behavior at native app levels
• Also tons of people in the node.js platform are using js just like we use js-ctypes. Here's one small example - https://github.com/trueinteractions/tint2/

[Yoric]

Hi,

When I created this repo, 4 years ago, this was indeed meant as a better js-ctypes, but this effort kind of died due to a variety of reasons.