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About Webassembly
WebAssembly is a binary instruction format designed for a stack-based virtual machine, enabling efficient deployment of applications on the web. It allows programming languages to compile to a portable format that executes at native speed while maintaining security and compatibility with existing web standards.
Explore the capabilities of WebAssembly for web and server applications.
What You Can Do
- Access developer documentation and specs
- Learn about WebAssembly's security features
- View and debug WebAssembly modules
- Understand the integration with JavaScript
- Stay updated with community news
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WebAssembly?
WebAssembly is a binary instruction format that allows programming languages to compile to a portable format for efficient execution on the web.
How does WebAssembly ensure security?
WebAssembly operates in a memory-safe, sandboxed environment that enforces the same-origin and permissions security policies of the browser.
Can WebAssembly be used with JavaScript?
Yes, WebAssembly modules can call into and out of the JavaScript context and access the same Web APIs available to JavaScript.
Is WebAssembly open source?
Yes, WebAssembly is developed as an open standard by a W3C Community Group and is designed to be backwards-compatible.
Where can I find WebAssembly documentation?
Developer reference documentation for WebAssembly can be found on MDN's WebAssembly pages.