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Explore a conference talk from JSConf.ar 2014 that delves into j2me.js, a Java Virtual Machine implemented entirely in JavaScript. Learn about this innovative project designed to run Java/MIDP games and applications in HTML5 environments, particularly for modern web-enabled mobile devices like Firefox OS. Discover how j2me.js bridges the gap between old feature phone content and the contemporary smartphone world. The 44-minute presentation focuses on the challenges of mapping complex Java VM language features onto JavaScript and HTML5, with particular emphasis on multithreading and synchronous I/O implementation. Gain insights into the technical intricacies of creating a multi-threaded Java VM using JavaScript and understand its potential impact on preserving and revitalizing legacy mobile content.
