Homebrew RELEASE Brew.js - Make homebrew apps with JavaScript!

[wicksand420]

does it work on 5.0.x?

It looks like its working on 5.0.2, but I can't get it to dump my cart, must have to have fatx or something

 

[XorTroll]

Awesome! Been messing around with PyNX lately as I have an idea for a homebrew app, might give it a go using this as well!

Quick question though: I’ve noticed that you’re supporting some really old consoles, even back to the GBA. Any reason why WiiU support is not planned? Feels a bit odd. Also any plans to add support for non-Nintendo consoles?

I've planned support for all Nintendo platforms that devkitpro supports for the moment.
Maybe, after finishing support for all of this platforms, I'd consider developing for other platforms.

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does it work on 5.0.x?

It's important to know that the engine Brew.js uses to parse JS doesn't support node.js API, I think only a few things of it are supported. So, basically, pegaswitch scripts are not supported.
I'll see how could I make things like dumping NCAs or game carts, but Pegaswitch and and this project can't work together (for the moment)

BTW, all the tests have been done with my 5.0.2 Switch.

 

[Fadi5555]

How about 3.0.0?

 

[XorTroll]

How about 3.0.0?

I guess it still needs to be tested, I've only tested it under 5.0.2

 

[AileenLumina]

Awesome! Now Switch homebrew can be written in C, C++, Lua, Python and JavaScript. (Did I miss any? No, Brainfuck doesn't count. )

It will be amazing to see how many people will learn to code to create homebrew, and how the scene will flourish due to the variety of languages you can write homebrew apps in.

 

[XorTroll]

Awesome! Now Switch homebrew can be written in C, C++, Lua, Python and JavaScript. (Did I miss any? No, Brainfuck doesn't count. )

It will be amazing to see how many people will learn to code to create homebrew, and how the scene will flourish due to the variety of languages you can write homebrew apps in.

Well, I didn't know Lua could be used to make Switch homebrew...
Now it's our turn to extend our interpreters

 

[AileenLumina]

You can use the LovePotion port for the Switch to write Switch homebrew in Lua.

 

[Fadi5555]

Well, I didn't know Lua could be used to make Switch homebrew...
Now it's our turn to extend our interpreters

Can we use OpenGL/vulkan rendering for creating a good hombrew/emulator?

 

[XorTroll]

Current graphic functions and variables are still experimental and are only useful for drawing simple bitmaps, so I just recommend you using console printing until I improve this.

 

[Naked_Snake]

I ran the carddumper.js and it just went to this screen I’m guessing that’s not normal

 

[XorTroll]

I ran the carddumper.js and it just went to this screen I’m guessing that’s not normal

If that script is from Pegaswitch I've already said that Brew.js is not suitable with Pegaswitch.
Error handling is still a bit poor, so it displays that when any errors happen at executing.
I would like to embed Brew.js to Pegaswitch, but it will take me a while to do that.

 

[XorTroll]

I've been working and searching these two days, and here it goes. I've released a new version. (0.2)

The difference between the old UI and the new UI:

Release info:

Using the interpreter
Just copy the switch folder to your SD card (sdmc:/switch).
In this version Brew.js requires some extra files, so copy everything, not just the NRO ROM.

Change Log
Wow, it's been just two days and a lot of changes have been done:

• New UI! No more console, now beautiful backgrounds.
  
  
• Some new functions and vars added, check the API guide. (README.md file)
  
  
• Console printing has been disabled due to problems with graphics.
  
  
• Result saving! When a project's execution finishes, it's output is saved to a log file.
  If it gets an error while executing, the project exists and the error's output is saved to the log file.
  
  
• Three new examples were added, and the Hello World one was updated according to the new API.
  

Important!
If you have any projects with the previous API, read the documentation carefully and update it, because a few functions are deprecated or their names have been changed.

Link: https://github.com/BrewJS/Switch/releases/tag/0.2

 

[Fadi5555]

I've been working and searching these two days, and here it goes. I've released a new version. (0.2)

The difference between the old UI and the new UI:

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Release info:

Using the interpreter
Just copy the switch folder to your SD card (sdmc:/switch).
In this version Brew.js requires some extra files, so copy everything, not just the NRO ROM.

Change Log
Wow, it's been just two days and a lot of changes have been done:

• New UI! No more console, now beautiful backgrounds.
  
  
• Some new functions and vars added, check the API guide. (README.md file)
  
  
• Console printing has been disabled due to problems with graphics.
  
  
• Result saving! When a project's execution finishes, it's output is saved to a log file.
  If it gets an error while executing, the project exists and the error's output is saved to the log file.
  
  
• Three new examples were added, and the Hello World one was updated according to the new API.

Important!
If you have any projects with the previous API, read the documentation carefully and update it, because a few functions are deprecated or their names have been changed.

Link: https://github.com/BrewJS/Switch/releases/tag/0.2

Thanks for your efforts.
Just a question please.
Can we take the advantage of LibNX on 3.0.0? Because LibNX has JIT which is more better than interpeter?

 

[Shubshub]

You're amazing, I 100% plan to use this provided you keep supporting it!

 

[lordelan]

Awesome! Now Switch homebrew can be written in C, C++, Lua, Python and JavaScript.

^ this! That's freakin' amazing!

 

[XorTroll]

I'm actually remaking completely the graphics part, and adding some extra features.
I think I'll release beta 3 in a few days.

 

[XorTroll]

Here you have the new version!

Using the interpreter
Just copy the Brew.js.nro ROM to your SD card, no matter the location.
Remember that Brew.js searches for projects at sdmc:/switch/Brew.js!

Change Log:

• The UI has been improved, and it doesn't require those attached files from the 0.2 release.
  
  
• All the graphic system has been updated, adding lots of features. Too many functions and elements to talk about... Now games can be easily made using Brew.js API!
  
  
• Now the result of an execution is not just saved, now it's also displayed in the screen. (it might give some problems due to large results)
  
  
• The examples have been updated according to this version's API, and some new examples were added. Wow! A PONG example to see how graphics work! (despite it's very poor)

Important!
If you have any projects with the previous API, read the documentation carefully and update it, because a few functions are deprecated or their names have been changed.

Video showing keyboard example: (yay, new YouTube channel for my projects)


Link: https://github.com/BrewJS/Switch/releases/tag/0.3

 

[lordelan]

Would it be possible to port this (Little Fighter 2 Open Source clone) with Brew.js?

 

[XorTroll]

Would it be possible to port this (Little Fighter 2 Open Source clone) with Brew.js?

Well, it's a JavaScript game but it's a web-game, so it might be a bit difficult to port.
But I guess it could be ported...

 

[Lil_SpazJoekp]

Do you know when this might work with the dumpNCA scripts?