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5x faster Edge Functions: V8 isolates to Firecracker MicroVMs

229 points · 106 comments · jbott

  1. secondcoming · · focus · HN ↗
    If you're counting milliseconds why use Javascript?
    1. wmf · · focus · HN ↗
      V8 is extremely optimized for script startup time.
      1. pjmlp · · focus · HN ↗
        So the whole rewrite node scripts into Rust and Go isn't really needed. /s
    2. nkmnz · · focus · HN ↗
      V8 isn't written in JavaScript?
      1. chrisweekly · · focus · HN ↗
        nope
    3. pjmlp · · focus · HN ↗
      The whole rewrite into compiled languages hasn't yet reached serverless circles.
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