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How Google Sheets Uses WasmGC with Michael Thomas and Thomas Steiner
Software Engineering Daily
Limit the Scope to Expand the Future
WebAssembly is initially designed as a specialized tool for efficient number crunching, allowing for clearer agreements and easier progress in specification development. This focused approach helps navigate the complexities of consensus, as an all-inclusive design might hinder advancement due to diverse conflicting interests. WebAssembly expands web capabilities by enabling the use of multiple programming languages beyond just JavaScript, aligning web development more closely with practices in other platforms like iOS and Android. Additionally, its application extends beyond the web to server-side environments, highlighting its growing significance in cloud technologies through standards like Wazi.
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