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Microsoft Unveils WinRT for Node.js to Lure JavaScript Devs
Microsoft announced a WinRT projection for Node.js, enabling JavaScript developers to build Windows-native apps. The tool provides direct access to Windows APIs from Node.js, aiming to simplify development. Microsoft insists it's not a lock-in strategy, but a way to expand Windows app development.
Meridian48 take
The move is less about openness and more about keeping Windows relevant as cross-platform tools gain traction.
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