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WebAssembly 3.0 with Andreas Rossberg
Published 20 Jan 2026
Duration: 1:01:13
This podcast provides an in-depth look at the evolution, current applications, and future of WebAssembly.
Episode Description
WebAssembly, or WASM, has grown from a low-level compilation target for C and C++ into one of the most influential technologies in modern computing. I...
Overview
The podcast offers an overview of WebAssembly, which was initially created as a low-level compilation target for languages like C and C++. It has since become a fundamental part of modern computing, used in browsers, edge computing, and embedded systems, and now supports a variety of programming languages. The discussion covers the evolution of WebAssembly, including its early design limitations and major advancements in versions 1, 2, and 3, such as the introduction of garbage collection and support for multiple programming languages. The podcast also explores potential future directions for the technology, though it does not provide detailed information on specific guests, hosts, or promotional material.
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