JavaScript Multithreading With Web Workers And SharedArrayBuffer
JavaScript is single-threaded, but Web Workers, SharedArrayBuffer & Atomics enable multithreading for high-performance apps. Use Web Workers to run tasks in background threads, SharedArrayBuffer for fast memory sharing, and Atomics for thread safety.
JavaScript is a single-threaded language, meaning tasks execute one at a time on the main thread. While this design simplifies development, it can lead to performance bottlenecks for computationally heavy tasks. This blog explores how Web Workers, SharedArrayBuffer, and Atomics can enable multithreading in JavaScript to build high-performance applications. Why Use Web Workers, SharedArrayBuffer, and Atomics? Web Workers Web Workers run JavaScript in background threads, preventing intensive tasks from blocking user interactions like scrolling or button clicks. Shared...