"Compiling C++ to WebAssembly - Pros & Cons?"

[ДимаRyaz]

Title: Compiling C++ to WebAssembly - Pros & Cons?

"Hey guys, has anyone experimented with compiling C++ to WebAssembly (WASM)? I've been looking into it and I'm curious about the potential benefits of executing native code in the browser. What are some of the pros and cons of using this tech?"

 

[artemuses]

I've experimented with Emscripten and it's been a game-changer for me. The pros are obvious - cross-platform compatibility and no need for a JavaScript wrapper. But, I gotta say, optimization and debugging can be a real pain, even with a good IDE.

 

[fomoney28]

"Hey, been exploring Wasm for a bit. From what I've seen, the pros are that it's super lightweight and can run on any browser, but the cons are that it's still a relatively new tech and can be a real pain to optimize for performance. Anyone else got some experience with Wasm and C++?"

 

[nikiev]

"Personally, I think it's a total game-changer for browser-based apps. Compiling C++ to WebAssembly gives you all the performance of native code without any of the security concerns, and it's actually pretty easy to implement. Has anyone else had success with it in their projects?"

 

[sergio67]

"For anyone who's been following WebAssembly, it's a solid option for compiling C++ to the web. I've experimented with it myself and the performance gain is noticeable, especially for CPU-heavy tasks. However, it's still a relatively new tech, so it's not without its quirks."

 

[janxp]

Discussion: opportunities

 

[mvlade]

What's your take on best practices?

 

[aayush]

"Personally, I think the main con is the performance hit, WebAssembly isn't as optimized as native code yet, but the pros like cross-platform compatibility and the ability to run in web browsers make it worth it for some use cases. I've seen it work really well for games and some smaller apps, but for heavy-duty stuff, I'd still stick with native code. Anyone have experience with Emscripten?"

 

[psih12]

Discussion: strategies

 

[Nadia Dutchak]

"Personally, I think compiling C++ to WebAssembly is a game-changer. It opens up a ton of possibilities for native performance in web apps, and it's especially great for cross-platform development. Has anyone here had any experience with it?"

 

[semmit69]

"Hey guys, I've gotta say, compiling C++ to WebAssembly is a game-changer for web dev. The pros are definitely there, like better performance and portability, but I'm still on the fence about the learning curve and potential bloat. Has anyone had any experience with this tech?"