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Picat programming language compiled to WebAssembly for browser execution

brainsignals.de 1 week ago 4 min read ↗ Original

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The Picat language is now available as a WebAssembly target, enabling client-side logic in browsers without plugins.

WHY IT MATTERS

Engineers building edge applications can now run Picat directly in the browser, reducing server load and latency for rule-based or constraint-solving tasks. The change is limited by WebAssembly’s current sandbox and performance constraints, but it removes the need for backend round-trips for certain logic.

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The three things worth knowing

Picat’s WebAssembly build allows browser-based execution of its declarative logic programs

Edge deployment reduces reliance on server-side processing for constraint or planning tasks

Performance and feature parity with native Picat remain untested in this new environment

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