Architecture

Jint parses JavaScript with Acornima and interprets the resulting abstract syntax tree directly. It does not use the DLR, generate bytecode, or require a native JavaScript runtime.

JavaScript source
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Acornima parser
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ECMAScript AST
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Jint interpreter
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Runtime, host interop, and optional platform APIs

Architecture topics

Start with the execution model, then use the detailed design records for substantial runtime work:

• Execution model
• Async Context
• Prepared script serialization
• Chrome DevTools Protocol
• Headless browser
• Web Workers

Each record states its own implementation status. Design-only and feasibility documents describe decisions and tradeoffs; they are not promises that the proposed API is available.