About WebAssembly
Learn more about the WebAssembly project and its mission.
Our Mission
WebAssembly is an open-standard, platform-agnostic binary format that allows code written in languages like C, C++, and Rust to run on the web, as well as other environments that support the WebAssembly runtime.
Our mission is to enable developers to build high-performance, secure, and portable applications that can run on a wide range of platforms, from web browsers to desktop and mobile devices.
Features
Performance
WebAssembly provides near-native performance, making it suitable for demanding applications.
Security
WebAssembly runs in a sandboxed environment, ensuring memory safety and preventing malicious code from causing harm.
Portability
WebAssembly is platform-agnostic, allowing code to run on multiple operating systems and architectures.
History
WebAssembly was first announced in 2015, and since then, it has undergone significant development and improvements.
WebAssembly has evolved over the years, with new features and tools being added regularly.
- 2015: WebAssembly is announced
- 2017: WebAssembly MVP is released
- 2019: WebAssembly becomes a W3C Recommendation
Get Involved
Join the WebAssembly community to contribute to the project, report issues, and participate in discussions.
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