Nashorn vs GraalVM
Developers should learn Nashorn when building Java applications that require dynamic scripting, such as embedding JavaScript for configuration, plugins, or business logic rules, especially in enterprise environments where Java is the primary stack meets developers should learn graalvm when building high-performance, polyglot applications that require low latency and reduced memory footprint, such as cloud-native microservices, serverless functions, or data processing pipelines. Here's our take.
Nashorn
Developers should learn Nashorn when building Java applications that require dynamic scripting, such as embedding JavaScript for configuration, plugins, or business logic rules, especially in enterprise environments where Java is the primary stack
Nashorn
Nice PickDevelopers should learn Nashorn when building Java applications that require dynamic scripting, such as embedding JavaScript for configuration, plugins, or business logic rules, especially in enterprise environments where Java is the primary stack
Pros
- +It is particularly useful for scenarios like server-side scripting in web applications, testing frameworks, or tools that need to evaluate JavaScript expressions within a Java context, though its relevance has diminished with the deprecation in Java 11 and removal in later versions
- +Related to: java, javascript
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
GraalVM
Developers should learn GraalVM when building high-performance, polyglot applications that require low latency and reduced memory footprint, such as cloud-native microservices, serverless functions, or data processing pipelines
Pros
- +It is particularly useful for Java applications seeking faster startup times and lower memory usage through native image compilation, and for projects that integrate multiple languages, enabling efficient cross-language calls without heavy overhead
- +Related to: java, native-image
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
These tools serve different purposes. Nashorn is a tool while GraalVM is a platform. We picked Nashorn based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.
Based on overall popularity. Nashorn is more widely used, but GraalVM excels in its own space.
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