GoogleChromeLabs/worker-plugin

worker_threads compatibility?

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#10 opened on Oct 9, 2018

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Description

Understood if this is off-topic, and feel free to close, but I was just wondering if you'd considered compatibility with Node.js worker_threads here at all?

It seems like the sort of thing that would be generally useful for Node.js optimization as well, in having some kind of --node output, since you're already in the game of worker builds.

Although perhaps, a translation layer from web-style workers to Node.js-style worker_threads would be the better route as its own project.

Otherwise do you know anyone working on this problem / who considers this important?

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backendperformance
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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half day
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Web WorkersNode.js worker threadsWebpack plugin development
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30
Research direction
Explore the existing worker plugin codebase to understand how Web Workers are bundled. Review the 12 comments in the issue for any suggested approaches or concerns. Investigate if there is a way to map Web Worker APIs to Node.js worker threads, possibly by creating a translation layer. Check if any external projects or proposals exist for this compatibility. Consider the maintainer's view on whether this aligns with the project's scope.
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