Introducing Andromeda: A Rust-Powered JavaScript Runtime
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Introducing Andromeda: A Rust-Powered JavaScript Runtime

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Dean Srebnik
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We're excited to announce Andromeda, a new JavaScript and TypeScript runtime built entirely in Rust, designed for simplicity and performance.

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We're thrilled to introduce Andromeda, a revolutionary JavaScript and TypeScript runtime that's 100% written in Rust and powered by the Nova JavaScript engine.

Why Another JavaScript Runtime?

The JavaScript ecosystem has seen tremendous growth over the years, but we felt there was room for improvement in terms of:

  • Performance: Leveraging Rust's zero-cost abstractions
  • Security: Memory safety built-in from the ground up
  • Simplicity: A clean, minimal API surface
  • Developer Experience: Fast startup times and clear error messages and debugging capabilities
  • Compatibility: Support for modern JavaScript and TypeScript features
  • Extensibility: Easy to integrate with existing tools and libraries
  • Modularity: Components that can be used independently or together

Built on Nova Engine

Andromeda is powered by Nova, a cutting-edge JavaScript engine written in Rust that prioritizes:

  • Memory safety without garbage collection overhead
  • Compile-time optimizations
  • Predictable performance characteristics

Rust-First Architecture

Every component of Andromeda is written in Rust from the ground up, and this allows for:

  • Memory Safety: Elimination of common bugs such as null pointer dereferences
  • Performance: Zero-cost abstractions and minimal runtime overhead
  • Interoperability: Seamless integration with existing Rust libraries
  • Tooling: Leverage the rich Rust ecosystem for testing, debugging, and more
  • Cross-Platform: Runs on any platform that supports Rust, including Linux, macOS, and Windows

Getting started is as easy as:

cargo install --git https://github.com/tryandromeda/andromeda

What Andromeda Offers

Andromeda aims to provide a comprehensive set of features for developers:

  • 📦 WinterTC compatibility
  • 🔧 Enhanced debugging tools
  • 🚀 Zero-configuration TypeScript support
  • 🎨 Canvas & Graphics API implementation
  • 🔐 Web Crypto API integration
  • 📁 Simplified File System access APIs
  • 🛠️ REPL improvements with syntax highlighting
  • ✨ Code formatting tools
  • 📦 Single-file compilation for standalone executables
  • 🌐 Additional Web Standards compatibility

Get Involved

Andromeda is open source and we welcome contributions! Check out our:

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue building the future of JavaScript runtimes!