Here’s the Deal
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When comparing asm.js vs Imba, the Slant community recommends Imba for most people. In the question“What are the best solutions to "The JavaScript Problem"?” Imba is ranked 28th while asm.js is ranked 35th. The most important reason people chose Imba is:
The ‘imperative’ DOM from Imba is factors of magnitudes faster than most current virtual DOMs.
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Pros
Pro Fast
The compiled code of asm.js can run really fast thanks to it being restricted in how it works.
Pro Super super fast DOM implementation
The ‘imperative’ DOM from Imba is factors of magnitudes faster than most current virtual DOMs.
Pro Transpiles to very readable Javascript
Pro React inspired approach
Pro Close alignment between language and DOM
The DOM is a first class citizen of Imba and that allows for short elegant interaction.
Pro Ruby inspired syntax
Cons
No cons yet!
Con Still a young language
But looks very promising.