How does WebAssembly change web development?

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Aug 28, 2017 · 4 min read

While advances in javascript has opened the door to many applications and experiences on the browser, it has its limitations. Not only as a language but the way that javascript is compiled and used. Within that understanding, a sleek new system is being made as an alternative, which is WebAssembly.

WebAssembly (WASM) is a compiler target. Currently if you are using a language that…

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