Search Results: WebAssembly

MDXport introduces a browser-based tool that processes Markdown entirely client-side using WebAssembly, prioritizing privacy while auto-correcting formatting flaws in AI-generated drafts. The zero-setup solution enables developers to export polished PDFs directly from the browser, addressing common workflow pain points.

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.

As WebAssembly (Wasm) expands beyond its browser origins, developers are unlocking unprecedented performance and portability for complex applications—from AI inference to edge computing. This shift promises to redefine cross-platform development.

Tangent introduces a novel approach to stream processing by enabling developers to write transformations in Go or Python instead of DSLs. With WebAssembly sandboxing for security and a shareable plugin ecosystem, it promises flexibility without sacrificing performance. This could democratize real-time data processing pipelines.

Oracle has integrated WebAssembly support into MySQL, enabling developers to run high-performance, sandboxed code directly within the database engine. This breakthrough allows complex data processing—from machine learning to real-time transformations—to execute closer to the data, eliminating costly context switches. The move signals a fundamental shift in how databases can be extended beyond traditional SQL constraints.

A developer's quest for truly portable image preview generation reveals a gap in today's solutions—leading to an innovative proposal: Could WebAssembly enable secure, runtime-loadable handlers that eliminate native dependencies? We explore the technical vision and its ecosystem readiness.