The State of WebAssembly
Explore the current state of WebAssembly in this 22-minute conference talk from Frontend Love 2020. Dive into the purpose-driven nature of programming languages and learn why choosing the right tool for the job is crucial. Discover the unique features of WebAssembly, including near-native performance, linear memory model, and streaming compilation. Examine JavaScript's quirks and execution process, and understand how WebAssembly addresses common issues. Investigate which languages can compile to WebAssembly, and explore advanced concepts such as interface types, Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD), and the WebAssembly System Interface (WASI). Gain insights from Sendil Kumar, a Senior Software Engineer at Uber and active contributor to the WebAssembly community, as he shares his expertise on this transformative technology.