Node.JS iOS Development?

Question

I am wondering if there is a chance to run Node.JS on iOS for desktop development? I definitely understand that I had to hack the iPad to install node or mongodb. The only thing I found is a good Diet Coda code editor with FTP / SSH support, but nothing more. How can I get the node in the “real” terminal on the iPad by running my .js files on a specific port, etc.?

Ps I am not a big fan of cloud9 because it requires an internet connection and currently only supports node 0.6

a so-called solution was found: connect to my server via ssh and create my application in the console. But this requires an internet connection, which is not very good.

Answer 1

A quick search reveals NodeJS on iOS .

In short, I got NodeJS compiled on my jailbroken iPhone 4! It was a long search to make it work properly, but I did the hard work and compiled a Cydia compatible .deb file for your installation pleasure ...

It's a year and a half, so the article may be a bit dated, but it is certainly a good starting point. See Also, how to configure gcc if you need to do this on your iOS device.

In addition: If you are an embedded Android developer, you may be interested in anode .

Answer 2

I am working on implementing Node.js on unmanaged iOS devices.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzFH80-HYTo

He is not yet ready for public consumption, but I am making good progress and plan to open it in the near future.