When people think about web application development, JavaScript is usually the first technology that comes to mind. For more than two decades, it has been the foundation of the modern web, powering everything from simple websites to complex business applications.
In recent years, however, another technology has been gaining significant attention: WebAssembly (Wasm). While it is not intended to replace JavaScript, it is changing the way high-performance web applications are built and opening new possibilities for mobile development as well.