Nicolas Fränkel 6/21/2026

On programming languages, targets, and platforms

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This article explores the evolution of programming languages from targeting a single platform (e.g., C for native code, Java for JVM) to supporting multiple targets like JavaScript, native code via LLVM, and WebAssembly. The author discusses early languages, then highlights Scala.js as a pioneer in multi-targeting, followed by Kotlin and Clojure. The post also touches on GraalVM for Java developers to generate native code. It offers insights into industry trends for developers interested in language design and cross-platform development.

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