I want to use Node.js scripts in my C/C++ applications. Some people suggested me to start with v8, libev and libeio; but it means rewriting Node.js from scratch.
So, is it possible to embed Node.js into C or C++?
Share
Sign Up to our social questions and Answers Engine to ask questions, answer people’s questions, and connect with other people.
Login to our social questions & Answers Engine to ask questions answer people’s questions & connect with other people.
Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
I want to use Node.js scripts in my C/C++ applications. Some people suggested me to start with v8, libev and libeio; but it means rewriting Node.js from scratch.
So, is it possible to embed Node.js into C or C++?
It probably is, V8 is written in C++, node.js can run on V8, but unless you have an extremely good reason why you would run javascript through C++ you are probably much better served finding an appropriate C++ library and implementing the needed functionality directly in C++. The task of integrating scripting languages and native code is usually not trivial. E.g. V8 documentation. Qt offers a pretty decent integration between c++ and javascript and it still not trivial to move objects back and forth between script and code.