Improving Microinterface Performance by Executing C Code in Javascript Execution Environments Using Bun
This paper explores a new feature introduced in Bun that allows for direct compilation and execution of native C code from JavaScript, opening up new horizons for integrating system libraries and improving the performance of JavaScript applications. We analyze the limitations of existing methods such as N-API and WebAssembly, focusing on their complexity and performance impact, especially in the context of using microinterfaces. Bun’s approach, based on direct compilation and the use of a lightweight wrapper, is seen as a potentially more efficient alternative.