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javascript

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JavaScript Has No Reliable Tail Call Optimization: What Actually Happens at Runtime

ES6 promised tail call optimization — but V8 and Firefox never delivered. Here's what actually happens in Node.js when you write tail-recursive code, and the patterns (trampolining, iteration, generators) that actually work everywhere.

May 17, 2026

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BlueJS: Compiling JavaScript to 1.2MB Native Binaries Without V8

BlueJS is a groundbreaking new compiler that turns JavaScript into tiny native binaries without bundling V8. We explore how it works, what it's good for, and where it fits in the future of JavaScript deployment.

May 16, 2026