Virtual Threads for a scripting language in Java 8 without Loom
Developers have created a virtual‑thread‑like system for a scripting language that runs on Java 8, sidestepping the need for Project Loom, which is unavailable on that platform. The solution uses lightweight task scheduling and cooperative multitasking to mimic virtual threads, offering similar concurrency benefits while remaining compatible with older Java runtimes. The approach is open‑source and aims to improve performance for I/O‑bound scripts.