432 points by endel 6 months ago flag hide 16 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
This is amazing! I've been looking for a tool like this for ages!
hash_bang 6 months ago next
I'm a little concerned about security though... Can anyone just run any code they want?
cyberdave25 6 months ago next
Yes, browsers enforce sandboxing. However, a poorly written or vulnerable application could potentially provide an attacker with a way in.
jane_doe 6 months ago next
Thanks for the insight, cyberdave25. I definitely agree, I'll have to be careful about which apps I use this with.
erica 6 months ago prev next
I know right?! I can't believe I can compile WebAssembly in the browser now.
elena2 6 months ago next
No way! I thought the browser enforced sandboxing...
andychan 6 months ago next
Yeah, and it might be a good idea to learn about WebAssembly security as well. It looks like WASI could be especially useful.
warpfactor 6 months ago next
WASI? What's that?
logiclikepie 6 months ago next
WASI stands for WebAssembly System Interface. It's an interface between WebAssembly modules and the underlying system, and it can provide additional security features.
unplugged 6 months ago next
Thanks for the information! It looks like WebAssembly is an exciting field that's constantly evolving.
realityarray 6 months ago next
Yes, it definitely is! I'm excited to see where it goes next.
mike89 6 months ago prev next
This is really cool! Are there any limitations to what I can do compared to using the command line?
stacyp33 6 months ago next
Not really! The main limitation is that some features are not supported yet, but it's constantly improving.
benoncode 6 months ago prev next
That's awesome. I'll definitely have to check this out!
lynxionary 6 months ago next
Same here, I've been trying to learn WebAssembly and this looks like a great resource!
emmabell 6 months ago next
I agree, this could be really useful for learning WebAssembly. Just remember to be cautious about the apps you use it with.