Subj : SpiderMonkey's serialization/deserialization
To   : netscape.public.mozilla.jseng
From : anton muhin
Date : Tue Sep 14 2004 10:46 pm

Hello, gurus!

I need to solve the following problem. I need to save compilied JS 
scripts that use some native objects implemented by me and, of course, 
standard native objects. The reason for storing is quite simple---I want 
to save compiled scripts to bypass later parsing & compilation.

I'm going to achieve the goal in the following way: after I compile the 
script I want to save global object of the appropriate context. The 
first question is if this is right way to move?

The second question: if I store the global object, are the references to 
native objects' methods (both standard ones and implemented by me) 
stored correctly? I suppose the answer is yes due to highly dynamic 
nature of JavaScript, but just in case.

And if the previous statement is true, does it mean that, except for the 
cases then I define some properties as instances of my native classes on 
global object or objects referenced from the global, I actually don't 
need to implement XDR API for my native classes as all these objects 
whould be constructed during execution of the compiled script?

And the last question: grepping through the SM's sources shows that only 
a few of SM's native objects implement XDR API. Is it known limitation 
or nobody needs this API for the reasons above.

I beg your pardon, if it's just stupid questions.

with the best regards,
anton.

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