Proposal Module Expressions

Overview:

Module Expressions, previously known as "module blocks," are a new development in JavaScript introduced by Surma, Daniel Ehrenberg, and Nicolò Ribaudo. This feature addresses the challenges developers face when working with multi-threading in JavaScript, such as sharing memory and code between threads. Module expressions aim to enhance JavaScript by introducing a minimally invasive addition that improves multi-threading capabilities.

Features:

• Enhanced Multi-Threading: Module expressions enable sharing of memory and code between different threads in JavaScript.
• Improved Web Worker Usage: Developers can utilize Module expressions for Web Workers, Service Workers, and other worklets like CSS Paint API.
• Simplified Function Sharing: Module expressions facilitate running functions in different threads without workarounds like stringification of functions.

Summary:

Module Expressions, a recent addition to JavaScript, provide a solution to the challenges developers face when implementing multi-threading functionalities. By allowing the sharing of memory and code between threads, Module Expressions simplify the process of working with Web Workers, Service Workers, and other multi-threaded components. This feature enhances the development experience by introducing a minimally invasive addition to the language that improves the handling of multi-threaded operations in JavaScript.