Ben Visnes

Compiler and WebAssembly engineer at Mozilla with deep interest in low-level programming and the Handmade community; leads Handmade Network and writes about systems, tooling, and software craftsmanship.

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Jan 3, 2026 • 2h 9min

Ben Visness | New paradigm for web development

In this discussion, Ben Visnes, a Compiler and WebAssembly engineer at Mozilla, shares his journey from early web development with JavaScript to leading the Handmade Network community. He dives into the essence of low-level programming, the philosophy behind the Handmade movement, and the importance of ‘reinventing the wheel.' Ben explains WebAssembly's significance as a portable bytecode and its evolving role beyond browsers. He emphasizes real engineering practices and the challenges of memory management in web development. A must-listen for tech enthusiasts!

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