Let's make no mistake about it: Javascript has been a multi-billion dollar focus by several top-tier engineering companies for almost two decades. It's more accurate to say that Javascript has succeeded despite its limitations.
There's no denying that the PNaCl is a superior approach, and if we were starting from square one would be the smarter design as well. That said, a well entrenched language supported (and, crucially, maintained) by multiple vendors with loads of developer intellectual investment should win this competition.
There's no denying that the PNaCl is a superior approach, and if we were starting from square one would be the smarter design as well. That said, a well entrenched language supported (and, crucially, maintained) by multiple vendors with loads of developer intellectual investment should win this competition.