Frequently Asked Questions

Does jslibs requires Mozilla Firefox ?

No, jslibs is stand-alone and only requires spidermonkey, the Mozilla's javascript engine. Spidermonkey (js32.dll) is provided within any jslibs package.

Is there a Linux version of jslibs available ?

Yes, you just have to checkout the current source code and type make all. All modules do not run on Linux (like jswinshell and jswinhost). To have a complete list about witch modules are available under Linux, see the status page. If you have issues about building jslibs under Linux, please refer this page or create a new issue.

How to contribute to this project ?

Contact me at soubok+jslibs@gmail.com.

What skill are you looking for ?

• Javascript programmer ( for coding demos, frameworks, tools, tests )
• C/C++ programmer ( wrapping new libraries, enhance existing ones )
• Linux/unix port ( makefiles, compilation, tests )

Why did you release jslibs under GPL license ?

Because I think it is the best way to get contributions to the project.

Can I test jslibs ?

Yes, you can download a jslibs packages in the download section or in the project group. Any feedback will be greatly appretiated ! Contact me at soubok+jslibs@gmail.com.

How can I give feedback about jslibs ?

By e-mail : soubok+jslibs@gmail.com.

Or by posting in the group : http://groups-beta.google.com/group/jslibs ( jslibs@googlegroups.com ).

Where should I report bugs or enhancements ?

Go in the Issues section and click New Issue.

What is the aim of this project ?

The first aim of this project is to prove programmers how much powerful Javascript language is. Using Javascript in a web page is quite nice but this don't show it as a versatile language.

"By 2011, we will recognize JavaScript as a language with a better set of features for developing modern applications." - Stuart Halloway ₍...₎

The second aim of this project is to prepare the basis of a 3D game engine. One Year ago I started to create a 3D engine in C++ but the code became complex and not flexible enough. This is why I try with this new approach :

Everything that is not time-critical can be written in Javascript.