in-browser)

Execute high-performance, compiled code directly in the browser using WebAssembly and modern web APIs.

In-browser computing leverages WebAssembly (Wasm) and WebGPU to run complex logic locally, bypassing the latency and cost of server-side execution. By utilizing the user's hardware (CPU and GPU), applications like Adobe Photoshop Web and Google Earth achieve near-native speeds. This architectural shift ensures data privacy by processing sensitive information on-device and enables offline functionality for heavy workloads. Developers deploy standardized binary formats that run across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari without requiring third-party plugins.

https://webassembly.org