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C# now beats Rust on WebAssembly size
Original: C# now beats Rust on WASM size https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5 0175510 # hackernews # tech
A discussion on Hacker News claims that C# now produces smaller WebAssembly binaries than Rust, a notable shift given Rust's reputation for compact, efficient WASM output. Developers in the thread are weighing in on toolchain improvements, trimming, and what this means for choosing a language for WebAssembly projects.
Why now: Rust has long been considered the go-to language for small WebAssembly output, so a claim that C# overtakes it challenges common assumptions and sparks debate among developers.
Evidence
- C# now beats Rust on WASM size https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5 0175510 # hackernews # tech · hackersnews@mastodon.cesium.pw · 1
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