Unpacking the WebAssembly Basic C ABI: How Compilers Bridge C Code to WASM
The WebAssembly tool-conventions repository defines a Basic C ABI that standardizes how Clang and Rust compile C programs to WASM, enabling seamless interoperability across tools. This ABI cleverly separates the abstract value stack from a managed linear memory stack, handling scalars directly while passing larger aggregates via explicit memory allocation. Developers targeting WASM will find these mechanics essential for understanding generated code and optimizing FFI boundaries.