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Jsrt Wrappers

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C++ wrapers to simplify working with the JsRT interface to the Chakra JavaScript engine.

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Overview

The JsRT Wrappers for C++ is a powerful library designed to streamline the integration of the Chakra JavaScript engine with C++. Developed to address the complexities of the flat Win32-style interface that the JsRT API presents, this library offers a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for C++ developers working with JavaScript. By providing an object-oriented abstraction over the JsRT API, it reduces the burden on programmers and enhances productivity when creating applications that incorporate JavaScript functionality.

With simple installation steps and a focus on ease of use, the JsRT Wrappers aim to simplify tasks such as creating runtime environments, managing context, and interacting with JavaScript values. This innovative library not only addresses common pain points but also brings better functionality and strong typing, making it an attractive choice for developers looking to leverage JavaScript in their C++ projects.

Features

  • Context Scopes: Automatically manages the current context upon entering and exiting a scope, simplifying context handling in your code.

  • Pinned References: Implements a smart-pointer template to keep Chakra objects alive, utilizing JsAddRef and JsRelease for easy memory management.

  • Value Translation: Provides strongly-typed value getters and setters that automatically convert between JavaScript values and corresponding C++ types, ensuring seamless data interchange.

  • Strongly-Typed Arrays: Allows for strongly-typed arrays that can be accessed using numeric indexes, enhancing performance and type safety.

  • Function Wrappers: Facilitates wrapping of JavaScript functions, allowing for seamless argument and return value translation between JavaScript and C++ types.

  • Native Function Support: Enables the wrapping of native functions, with flexibility to bind them to specific this values, giving developers more control over function execution.

  • Easy Installation: Simple steps for setup, just include the header file and link against the library, making it user-friendly for developers of all levels.