Preface
This book introduces readers to WebAssembly, a new and exciting technology capable of executing languages other than JavaScript in the browser. The book describes how to build a C/JavaScript application from scratch that uses WebAssembly and the process for porting an existing C++ code base to run in the browser with the help of Emscripten.
WebAssembly represents an important shift for the web platform. As a compilation target for languages such as C, C++, and Rust, it provides the ability to build a new class of application. WebAssembly is supported by all of the major browser vendors and represents a collaborative effort.
In this book, we'll describe the elements that make up WebAssembly, as well as its origins. We'll walk through ...
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