This allows C# code to do the heavy lifting for a Node.js application. Now by supporting Mono, new Edge.js version 0.8.0 offers developers working on non-Microsoft platforms the same convenience and flexibility.
When running solely on the Microsoft platform, it means developers can write for Windows-specific features without having to use C/C++. NET code to handle processor intensive tasks without blocking Node.js' event loop. NET CLR, Edge.js combines with Node.js to offer the ability to run C# code with JavaScript.
The Edge.js project has added support for Linux and Mac OS X environments.
