Beyond the Hype WebAssembly – from the browser to beyond
Aug 7, 2023
Bailey Hayes and Sean Isom delve into the origins of WebAssembly, its potential beyond the browser, and the Component Model breaking language barriers. They discuss comparisons to Docker, secure default settings, and upcoming events. The podcast explores WebAssembly's role in web development, low adoption rates, and expanding use cases outside browsers. They highlight its performance benefits, language ecosystem unification, and simplified application deployment.
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Bailey's Wasm Journey
- Bailey Hayes's WebAssembly journey began in 2012 with Asm.js, a precursor to WebAssembly.
- She was excited about its potential for both web and non-web applications.
Asm.js: Initial Impressions
- Colin Eberhardt initially saw Asm.js as a clever hack and didn't fully grasp its potential.
- He later understood its significance after discovering WebAssembly.
WebAssembly: A Universal Runtime
- WebAssembly, a universal application runtime, lets you ship code across different devices and form factors.
- It's independent of the underlying hardware and the original programming language.