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WebAssembly – from the browser to beyond

Beyond the Hype

CHAPTER

WebAssembly's Growing Role and Impact in Modern Computing

The chapter explores the expanding use of WebAssembly beyond browsers, its comparison to Docker, and its synergy with containers and Kubernetes. It discusses the practicality of hosting WebAssembly modules, its role in isolation in computing, and the potential future development of a WebAssembly component model. The conversation also touches on how WebAssembly enhances performance, unifies language ecosystems, and simplifies application deployment, highlighting its evolution from hype to genuine value in the industry.

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