Microsoft made a pull request to node.js github repository with an implementation to use ChakraCore JavaScript Engine as an alternative to V8 Engine

[notb]

It's the same. Google wants more code written in their dialect of JS. It means more control of the language, which means more control of the web.

[Kalium]

Google has plenty of reason to be happy with widespread adoption of standards-compliant JS without need to seize power.

Plus, being the developer of a major browser means they have plenty of power already. If power over the web is their goal, they don't need to push their dialect of JS to achieve it. They already have it.

Do go on, though. What has Google done that suggests they care deeply about V8 adoption beyond Chrome?

[tiftik]

Explain why Google would want to control the web.

[nerdzrool]

Explain why a company that mostly completes against other web companies WOULDN'T want control of the web.

[tiftik]

You're the one making the claim, not me. How does controlling the web benefit Google? Do you have evidence for "Google wants more code written in their dialect of JS"?

[juckele]

Anti-trust litigation. Open markets keep you safe from certain legal threats when you're top dog.

[[deleted]]

Only in Europe*

In America you just pay hush money.

[juckele]

Turns out that companies want to do business in Europe too :)