2 months ago
- C# Dev Kit team uses Native AOT with .NET SDK to build Node.js addons, replacing C++ and node-gyp to simplify developer setup and CI pipelines.
- Native AOT produces shared libraries compatible with N-API, allowing C# code to be called directly from JavaScript in VS Code extensions.
- Key implementation steps include using [UnmanagedCallersOnly] for entry points, P/Invoke with N-API, and efficient string marshalling using Span<T> and ArrayPool.
- Benefits include reduced tooling complexity, comparable performance to C++, and potential for in-process .NET workloads in Node.js.