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Why reach for iFrames over other technology like WebWorkers?


WebWorkers do not have access to DOM.


I understand, but things like https://github.com/GoogleChromeLabs/comlink enable it. Similar to how iFrames don't have access to their parent page you need a facilitator. My question is why not use a js facilitator that could work in all browsers, rather than just Chrome.

I find it an interesting choice that the author decided to invest in new iFrame technology rather than existing multi-thread technology in the browser.


I don't think Comlink supports DOM as well. It's just syntax sugar over Web workers making them easier to use rather than providing new functionality over them.


That's part of the FAQ?


I see it now, I don't know how I missed it.




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