Exploiting the Power of WebAssembly on the Server Side with Chicory
Explore the potential of WebAssembly on the server side with Chicory, a pure Java interpreter for Wasm. Discover how this technology enables execution of code written in various languages while providing strong sandboxing and safety guarantees. Learn about the evolution of WebAssembly from browser-based applications to server-side implementations, and understand the role of wazero in showcasing its versatility. Delve into Chicory's capabilities, including its zero-dependency design and seamless integration with barebone JVM runtimes. Through practical examples, see how to integrate Chicory into applications and run Wasm programs within minutes. Examine different approaches to designing integrations and their associated trade-offs, gaining insights into leveraging WebAssembly's power in the JVM ecosystem.