nativejs-compiler

nativejs-compiler (also known as hardware.js) is a JavaScript/TypeScript to C transpiler that converts JS/TS code into readable C89 code for low-power microcontrollers and IoT devices. Current version 2.0.0 (released July 2024) supports approximately 50% of ES3 syntax, targeting environments with very limited memory (512 bytes to 120KB RAM). Key differentiators include generating minimal, readable C code without unnecessary overhead, and employing escape analysis for memory management. It supports basic ES3 features like var, if-else, loops, functions, arrays, strings, and some built-in objects, but notably lacks support for float numbers, `this`, `new`, and `typeof`. Releases are occasional, focused on incremental feature coverage. Compared to other JS-to-C transpilers, it prioritizes output readability and small footprint over full language support.