C++ Addons for Node.js

A developer explores creating C++ addons for Node.js, discovering the complexity involved compared to traditional FFI. The process requires writing C++ wrappers around V8 engine APIs, managing isolates and return values, and compiling to shared objects with .node extensions. The tutorial demonstrates building a simple addon without node-gyp, integrating with external libraries like Raylib, and debugging native code. Key concepts covered include V8 isolates, string interning, and the bureaucratic nature of interfacing with JavaScript from C++.