Edge.js: Running Node Apps Inside a WebAssembly Sandbox

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Edge.js is a new JavaScript runtime designed to run Node.js applications safely in a WebAssembly sandbox.
It aims to provide full Node.js compatibility while isolating unsafe parts of execution using WebAssembly.
Edge.js uses NAPI and WASIX to sandbox system calls and native code, ensuring security without sacrificing performance.
The runtime supports existing Node.js applications and frameworks like Next.js and Astro without modifications.
Performance is currently within 5-30% of native Node.js, with plans to improve speed and startup times.
Edge.js was developed with the help of AI, significantly reducing development time.
It offers a managed cloud solution for deploying web apps quickly and efficiently.

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