JSInterop native class

[George Paret]

I am attempting to use a javascript class in GWT. Here is the sample code I am using.

Javascript file - rhombus.js

class Rhombus {
    static isReady() {
        return true;
    }
}

Java file - Rhombus.java

package com.xyz.graphics;

import jsinterop.annotations.JsPackage;
import jsinterop.annotations.JsType;

@JsType(isNative = true, namespace = JsPackage.GLOBAL)
public class Rhombus {
    public static native boolean isReady();
}

index.html

<script src="js/rhombus.js"></script>
<script src="app/app.nocache.js"></script>

When I try to access Rhombus.isReady(), I get
(TypeError) : Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'isReady')

However I can access the method correctly if I attach Rhombus to the window object.

<script type="text/javascript">
    window.Rhombus = Rhombus;
</script>

I don't understand why attaching the class to the window object is necessary, as none of the documentation makes a mention of that.

[Thomas Broyer]

Because GWT code runs in an iframe, JsPackage.GLOBAL maps to the JSNI $wnd equivalent referencing the parent window so anything referenced from JsInterop needs to be recorded as a window property; and classes aren't recorded on the window per ECMAScript (see https://stackoverflow.com/a/37711826/116472), this is why you need to do it explicitly to expose them to JsInterop.

[George Paret]

Thomas,

Thank you for the detailed reply. I would have never figured out by myself that functions are recorded on the window but classes are not.

Although this is probably the first time I posted a question here, I have immensely benefited from your helpful responses here, stackoverflow and various other forums. Your volunteer efforts are greatly appreciated.

George