I got sucked in; couldn't stop reading: Javascript, mobile, garbage collection, and speed. sealedabstract.com/rants/why… /via @daveduchene @timbray
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@steveluscher @daveduchene @timbray Completely seems to miss you don't have to do 100% JS. HTML and CSS are executed by a C/C++ runtime
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@stilkov @daveduchene @timbray …until you run into limitations of the HTML/CSS renderer. jsfiddle.net/steveluscher/H5…
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Replying to @steveluscher
@steveluscher @daveduchene @timbray I'm not suggesting you don't run into limitations, but it seems seriously weird to ignore it completely

Jul 12, 2013 · 7:28 PM UTC

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Replying to @stilkov
@stilkov On balance, that was a superb piece of well-researched investigation into a bunch of important topics. The guy deserves applause.
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@timbray Had the title been "why mobile JS apps are slow" I'd agree completely. This way, it'll be used to justify more crappy native apps
Replying to @stilkov
@stilkov @daveduchene @timbray Write a follow up post! “Take a load off, Javascript! Make the renderer into a pinch-hitter for your JS app.”