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Google Sheets ported its calculation worker from JavaScript to WasmGC
Calculations in Google Sheets were initially done on the server, then on the client in JavaScript, and now on the client in WebAssembly Garbage Collection. This case study explains how and why.
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Web & FrontendSystems & Performance2024
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | Google Sheets ported its calculation worker from JavaScript to WasmGC by microflash | 450 | 214 |
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