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WebAssembly Evolution
- WebAssembly evolved from a way to run C++ on the internet to a platform-agnostic binary format.
- It prioritizes security, enabling sandboxed code execution in various environments like servers and IoT devices.
WebAssembly Advantages
- WebAssembly offers near-native performance, exceeding JavaScript in tasks like 3D rendering or ML model execution.
- It also allows diverse language use, letting teams leverage their existing skills and codebases.
WebAssembly Use Cases
- WebAssembly successfully powers 3D graphics rendering, with examples like Figma using it for their plugin system.
- It also facilitates running ML models in web browsers, enhancing performance.