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ChakraCore.NET

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A dotnet hosting library for chakra (javascript) engine

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Overview

ChakraCore.NET is a powerful hosting library designed to integrate JavaScript engine capabilities into .NET applications seamlessly. This library allows developers to host JavaScript runtimes within their managed code, making it easier to execute JavaScript functions and utilize JavaScript as a modular algorithm within their applications. Despite experiencing interruptions due to personal commitments, the library promises a robust framework for combining .NET and JavaScript, filled with an array of features that enhance interoperability.

Developers will appreciate the capability to expose C# functions to the JavaScript environment and the ability to call JavaScript functions from .NET. This library is built to facilitate a smooth collaborative experience between JavaScript and .NET ecosystems, thus enabling a rich development atmosphere for modern applications.

Features

  • Easy ES6 Module Projection: Convert ES6 module classes into C# proxy classes, streamlining the integration process between JavaScript and .NET.
  • C# Function Import/Export: Seamlessly import and export C# functions to and from JavaScript, enhancing the connectivity between the two programming languages.
  • Interoperability Support: Call JavaScript functions from .NET and easily handle callbacks, creating a fluid back-and-forth communication channel.
  • Value Conversion Flexibility: Utilize a robust value converter system to transfer .NET instances into JavaScript proxy objects and vice versa.
  • Built-in Value Converters: Supports various data types including strings, integers, doubles, booleans, and more, ensuring that data is correctly translated across environments.
  • ArrayBuffer and TypedArray Support: Easily handle binary data and structures between managed code and JavaScript, enhancing data manipulation capabilities.
  • Platform Compatibility: Built with .NET Standard and supports multiple platforms including .NET Framework, UWP, .NET Core, and Mono/Xamarin, ensuring broad usability.
  • VS Code Debugging Support: Offers debugging tools available via the VS Code marketplace, allowing for a more streamlined development experience.