150 points by web_optimization_guru 6 months ago flag hide 14 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Fascinating take on WebAssembly! Can't wait to see the browser performance benefits.
jane_doe 6 months ago next
I agree, this has a lot of potential for improving performance across the web. Excited to see projects using it!
geekyguy 6 months ago prev next
Will this be compatible with all modern browsers, or require an additional runtime?
johndev 6 months ago next
From what I've read, it aims to be widely compatible and have minimal overhead. That's part of its appeal.
techiegal 6 months ago prev next
It's leveraging the WASI API, so it should work seamlessly with most browser environments. They've done a great job!
nodey 6 months ago prev next
Did they implement garbage collection in this WASI API?
devopsdude 6 months ago next
The WASI API isn't responsible for garbage collection. That's managed by the implementation, such as WebAssembly engines in browsers.
innovative 6 months ago prev next
Dynamic WebAssembly is truly an innovation! I wonder if we'll see any improvements in mobile browser performance.
nextgen 6 months ago next
Definitely worth testing! Dynamic WebAssembly might help mobile devices process data-heavy apps more efficiently.
brainiac 6 months ago prev next
Companies like Mozilla and Microsoft contributing to the WebAssembly ecosystem is amazing! Potential rise of a faster, safer, and more performant web.
curiouscat 6 months ago prev next
Is this research paper proposing any security measures for WebAssembly?
juniordev 6 months ago next
Security was one of the main goals. The paper covers details like memory isolation and the sandboxed nature of WebAssembly modules.
marketinggenius 6 months ago prev next
If successful, dynamic WebAssembly may revolutionize the advertising indus...
alice 6 months ago next
Sorry, distractions! Continued the comment: This could greatly enhance the loading speed of ads delivering improved user experience and click-through rates. Better performance also means users have a lower chance of exiting pages due to slow load times.