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Description
A language resembling TypeScript designed for WebAssembly is known as AssemblyScript.
This language is specifically tailored to leverage the capabilities of WebAssembly, allowing developers to have granular control over their applications.
Thanks to its resemblance to TypeScript, developers can easily compile their code to WebAssembly without the need to learn a completely different programming language.
AssemblyScript seamlessly fits into the existing web development ecosystem, requiring no cumbersome toolchain installations; a simple npm install is all that's needed to get started.
It is an open-source project available under the Apache License, Version 2.0, and is built on top of Binaryen while adhering to the WebAssembly standards.
AssemblyScript is supported and maintained by a talented group of contributors who are dedicated to enhancing its capabilities and community.
Description
WebAssembly, commonly referred to as Wasm, is a binary instruction format intended for a stack-based virtual machine. It serves as a portable compilation target for various programming languages, which facilitates the deployment of applications on the web for both client-side and server-side use.
The design of the Wasm stack machine emphasizes efficiency in size and load time, utilizing a binary format that promotes quick execution. By leveraging prevalent hardware capabilities, WebAssembly aims to achieve performance that is comparable to native speed across numerous platforms.
WebAssembly also establishes a memory-safe and sandboxed execution environment that can be integrated into existing JavaScript virtual machines, thus expanding its versatility. When utilized within web environments, WebAssembly adheres to the browser's same-origin and permissions security protocols, ensuring a safe execution context.
Additionally, WebAssembly provides a pretty-printed textual format that is beneficial for debugging, testing, and learning, allowing developers to experiment and optimize their code easily. This textual representation will also be accessible when examining the source of Wasm modules on the web, making it easier for programmers to engage directly with their code. By fostering such accessibility, WebAssembly encourages a deeper understanding of how web applications function at a fundamental level.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Extism
Yes
AssemblyScript
No
BlazorPlate
No
BoxLang
No
Graphite
No
Indent
No
Kitesurf
No
ML Console
No
Meshpage.org
No
Metatable
No
Integrations
Extism
Yes
AssemblyScript
Yes
BlazorPlate
Yes
BoxLang
Yes
Graphite
Yes
Indent
Yes
Kitesurf
Yes
ML Console
Yes
Meshpage.org
Yes
Metatable
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
The AssemblyScript Project
Founded
2017
Website
www.assemblyscript.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
WebAssembly
Founded
2015
Website
webassembly.org