asm.js vs JavaScript

Developers should learn asm meets javascript is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

asm.js

Nice Pick

Developers should learn asm

Pros

• js when they need to port existing C/C++ codebases to the web while maintaining high performance, as it provides a straightforward compilation path with minimal overhead
• Related to: javascript, webassembly

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

JavaScript

JavaScript is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

• Widely used in the industry
• Related to: react, vue

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use asm.js if: You want js when they need to port existing c/c++ codebases to the web while maintaining high performance, as it provides a straightforward compilation path with minimal overhead and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use JavaScript if: You prioritize widely used in the industry over what asm.js offers.

The Bottom Line

asm.js wins

Developers should learn asm