openPMD/openPMD-api

Compile-Target: JS/WebASM|wasm

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#295 opened on Jul 12, 2018

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Description

It would be quite interesting, e.g with a JSON #65 backend, to compile the library for JS or JS hooks. This would allow efficient usage in browsers and node.js applications.

There are several ways to do this, e.g.:

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Research direction
Investigate the project's build system (CMake) and explore how to add a WebAssembly compilation target using emscripten or clang with target=wasm32. Check existing backend implementations, especially the JSON backend, and assess the feasibility of exposing the library to JavaScript and Node.js.
Tech stack
cppwasm
Domain
compilersbuild system
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C++GitCMakeWebAssembly
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35