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So here's the thing, CLR is still here (now called CoreCLR as of the move to .NET Core), how does it differ technically from WASM/WASI, and why aren't we using
by doodlesdev 3y ago
So here's the thing, CLR is still here (now called CoreCLR as of the move to .NET Core), how does it differ technically from WASM/WASI, and why aren't we using it instead?
I should note I haven't spent much time studying either of them.
- pjmlp 3y agoMostly because Micro$oft shenanigans, or the fear thereof. As if the VCs baking up all those WASM products are doing it from the warmth of their hearts.
- garganzol 3y agoThey will do all the mistakes that have to be done. WASM GC is one of them.
- pjmlp 3y agoProbably, then again if it was only for C and C++ style workloads, even one more reason to stick to the past. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture_Neutral_Distribution_Format https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture_Neutral_Distribut... Just one example out of many others, for C and C++ based workloads.