r/javascript • u/endpointben • Aug 11 '15

Netflix.com Adopts Universal JavaScript, Drops Java From Rendering Pipeline

http://www.infoq.com/news/2015/08/netflix-universal-javascript
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u/kenman Aug 11 '15 edited Aug 11 '15

This is the first mention I've seen of "Universal JavaScript", is that the preferred nomenclature now, or just an enterprisey rendition of "isometric" "isomorphic"? Or are they different somehow?

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u/nschubach Aug 11 '15

isomorphic has specific mathematics meaning that doesn't quite match what is going on, but the same JavaScript is being run on the server and client in Universal.

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u/moreteam Aug 11 '15

It also has a special meaning in sociology. And in math it has multiple meanings. Word have multiple meanings. "Isomorphic" in the context of Javascript frameworks refers to a rendering approach.

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u/MrBester Aug 12 '15

Because "agnostic" was obviously too contentious a word that wasn't already in use regarding JavaScript /s