v8
Google's open-source high-performance JavaScript and WebAssembly engine written in C++.
What is v8?
V8 is Google's open-source JavaScript and WebAssembly engine written in C++. It implements the ECMAScript standard and is designed for high-performance execution of JavaScript code. It powers major platforms like Google Chrome and Node.js, enabling fast and efficient JavaScript processing.
Developers working on web browsers, server-side JavaScript runtimes (like Node.js), or those needing to embed a JavaScript engine into C++ applications.
V8 offers a high-performance, standards-compliant JavaScript engine that is battle-tested in production environments like Chrome and Node.js. Its ability to run standalone or be embedded makes it versatile for diverse use cases.
Overview
The official mirror of the V8 Git repository
Use Cases
Best For
- Embedding a JavaScript engine into C++ applications
- Building high-performance web browsers
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