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--- smalljs [2026/08/12 18:24] – [SmallJS] donald
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-==== Installing ====
+==== How to Install SmallJS on Windows ====
 <code>
-How to Install SmallJS on Windows
 SmallJS is a Smalltalk-to-JavaScript compiler. Here’s the official way to install it on Windows:
 . Install Prerequisites
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     You should have Smalltalk syntax highlighting and debugging support.
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+==== Compile JavaScript into a standalone .exe file on Windows. ====
+<code>
+Here are the best current options (as of 2026):
+. 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:
+. Bundle your app first (recommended)
+npx ncc build index.js -o dist
+. Create config
+echo '{"main":"dist/index.js","output":"myapp.exe"}' > sea-config.json
+. Build the executable (Node 20+)
+node --experimental-sea-config sea-config.json
+Newer Node versions (25+) have even simpler --build-sea support.
+. Bun (Easiest & Fastest)
+bun build ./index.js --compile --outfile myapp.exe
+Very simple and produces a real standalone executable.
+. 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>