Summary
WebAssembly is a binary instruction format designed to be a portable compilation target for high-performance applications on the web. It can complement or even replace JavaScript in certain scenarios, particularly where performance, security, or language flexibility are critical.
WebAssembly enables code reuse across different platforms. It can run in browsers, servers, and even edge computing environments. It has faster startup and execution times compared to JavaScript. It doesn’t require parsing or JIT compilation like JavaScript.
As WebAssembly continues to evolve, its role in web development and beyond will likely expand, enabling new possibilities for web applications. WebAssembly complements JavaScript by providing a high-performance, secure, and language-agnostic runtime for the web.