Ant JavaScript Runtime Review
Executive TL;DR
- Ant is a new JavaScript runtime and ecosystem.
- It has been rewritten since its initial release.
- Sandboxing is a key feature of the Ant runtime.
The Buzz Score
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
Forum Discussion
Developers are discussing the Ant runtime on online forums.
I code with AI all day, every day. But I do think that it’s worth pointing to this issue (from March). The author has said that they’ve redone it since, but the ‘from-scratch hand-built’ framing specifically – for me – somewhat grates given the original heavy lifting from an existing AGPL codebase.
Another developer praised the project, saying:
Cool project. I am working on a JavaScript dialect for my kids and non technical team members. I’ll target and as a run time.
Conclusion
The Ant JavaScript runtime is a new and exciting project. While some developers have raised concerns, others are enthusiastic about its potential.
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