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 ====== SmallJS ====== ====== SmallJS ======
    
-==== Installing ==== +SmallJS ( https://small-js.org )
-<code> +
-How to Install SmallJS on Windows+
  
 +
 +==== How to Install SmallJS on Windows ====
 +<code>
 SmallJS is a Smalltalk-to-JavaScript compiler. Here’s the official way to install it on Windows: SmallJS is a Smalltalk-to-JavaScript compiler. Here’s the official way to install it on Windows:
 1. Install Prerequisites 1. Install Prerequisites
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     You should have Smalltalk syntax highlighting and debugging support.     You should have Smalltalk syntax highlighting and debugging support.
 </code> </code>
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 +
 +==== Compile JavaScript into a standalone .exe file on Windows. ====
 +<code>
 +Here are the best current options (as of 2026):
 +
 +1. Official Node.js SEA (Single Executable Applications) – Recommended
 +Node.js has built-in support for creating single executables.
 +
 +Pros: Official, no third-party tools needed (in recent versions), relatively small size.  
 +Cons: Still evolving; best with CommonJS (or bundled code).
 +
 +Basic steps:
 +1. Bundle your app first (recommended)
 +npx ncc build index.js -o dist
 +
 +2. Create config
 +echo '{"main":"dist/index.js","output":"myapp.exe"}' > sea-config.json
 +
 +3. Build the executable (Node 20+)
 +node --experimental-sea-config sea-config.json
 +
 +Newer Node versions (25+) have even simpler --build-sea support.
 +
 +2. Bun (Easiest & Fastest)
 +bun build ./index.js --compile --outfile myapp.exe
 +Very simple and produces a real standalone executable.
 +
 +3. Other Popular Tools
 +
 +| Tool              | Type              | Ease | Notes                              | Best For          |
 +|-------------------|-------------------|------|------------------------------------|-------------------|
 +| Bun           | Runtime           | ★★★★★ | One command                        | Most projects     |
 +| Node.js SEA   | Official          | ★★★★  | Built into Node                    | Pure Node apps    |
 +| pkg (yao-pkg) | Packager          | ★★★★  | Mature, supports assets            | Complex apps      |
 +| nexe          | Packager          | ★★★   | Older but still works              | Simple scripts    |
 +| Electron      | Framework         | ★★★   | Full desktop app + GUI             | GUI applications  |
 +| NW.js         | Framework         | ★★★   | Similar to Electron                | GUI applications  |
 +
 +Quick Recommendation
 +
 +Simple script / CLI tool* → Use *Bun** (bun build --compile)
 +Pure Node.js app* → Use *Node.js SEA**
 +App with GUI* → Use *Electron** + electron-builder / electron-packager
 +Maximum compatibility* → Use *pkg**
 +
 +Would you like a complete step-by-step guide for one of these methods (e.g. Bun or official Node SEA)?
 +</code>
 +
smalljs.1786558965.txt.gz · Last modified: 2026/08/12 18:22 by donald