The many JavaScript runtimes of the last decade

JavaScript runtimes have proliferated over the past decade, expanding beyond browsers and Node.js to power edge computing, microcontrollers, native apps, and more. This diversity stems from the need to optimize for different contexts, with runtimes like Cloudflare Workers, Bun, and React Native's Hermes tailoring performance and capabilities for specific use cases. The trend highlights JavaScript's versatility and growing importance across many computing environments.