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SmallJS: Smalltalk-80 that compiles to JavaScript

17 days ago
  • #JavaScript
  • #Smalltalk
  • #OpenSource
  • SmallJS v1.7 released on 18-AUG-2025.
  • SmallJS is a free, open-source implementation of Smalltalk-80, compiling to JavaScript.
  • It runs in browsers or Node.js and is file-based, not image-based.
  • Supports development in Visual Studio Code with ST syntax coloring and debugging.
  • Fully object-oriented, customizable, and maintains familiar JS method names.
  • Includes encapsulated JS libraries in Smalltalk.
  • Example projects available for quick start.
  • Targets both new and experienced developers for front-end and back-end apps.
  • Contributions and questions can be directed to [email protected].