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An Introduction to Runtime.JS

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Developer Relations Team
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224
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English
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Summary

JavaScript and the node module ecosystem have fostered a culture of building rather than merely configuring, allowing developers to create custom web servers, proxies, and databases. This shift is exemplified by Runtime.JS, an operating system kernel built on the V8 JavaScript Engine, which operates directly on hardware, specifically X86, instead of relying on traditional systems like Linux. Runtime.JS eliminates standard computer system components such as file systems and networking layers, highlighting a new approach where JavaScript interfaces directly with hardware.

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