Shows
devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software DevelopmentOliver Medhurst - Porffor - JavaScript Ahead of Time CompilerThis week we have Oliver Medhurst, the creator of Porffor. Porffor is a JavaScript ahead of time compiler that compiles JavaScript to WebAssembly. We talk about the technical details of how it works, and the future of JavaScript engines.https://x.com/canadahonkhttps://porffor.dev/https://github.com/CanadaHonk/porfforhttps://goose.icu/
2025-10-2048 min
WebAssembly UnleashedExploring JavaScript Ahead-of-time Compilation with Porffor | WebAssembly UnleashedJoin Joel Moses, Matthew Yacobucci, and guest-host Chris Fallin as they dive into the maturation of WebAssembly technologies and their implementation. Special guest Oliver Medhurst, a former Mozilla engineer, joins the conversation to talk about his project, Porffor, a unique compiler kit for JavaScript that allows ahead-of-time compilation to WebAssembly. The discussion covers the challenges and benefits of ahead-of-time compilation, performance aspects, and the importance of WebAssembly in diverse environments. Oliver also shares insights into building a JavaScript engine from scratch and the community's reaction to his project. Tune in for an in-depth look at the future of WebAssembly...
2025-07-1630 min
Igalia ChatsNovel JavaScript Engines: PorfforIgalia's Brian Kardell and Eric Meyer chat with Oliver Medhurst (CanadaHonk) about their novel AOT JavaScript Engine, Porffor.
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Porffor
Javy
Test262.fyi
Hermes
2024-08-0743 min
In Context#85: Where Will You Sit? A sermon by Matt OliverMatt Oliver preaches from Luke 14:2-14 at the Medhurst Weekender 2024
2024-06-2931 min
In Context#58: Why Medhurst?This weeks podcast was recorded at the 2022 Medhurst Ministries Weekender and features a Q&A Session with Matthew Spandler-Davison, Steve Kneale, Steve Walker, Matt Oliver and Al Gooderham
2022-07-2239 min
In ContextHorses for CoursesMatt Oliver, Nathan Young and Ian Williamson discuss some of the differences and challenges between church planting and church revitalisation.
2021-01-0125 min