Learn EMSCRIPTEN with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Performance Notes
WebAssembly runs at near-native speed in modern browsers
asm.js fallback is slower but widely compatible
Threading requires SharedArrayBuffer support
Memory usage can impact performance in large applications
Inlining and optimization flags improve runtime speed
Security Notes
Code runs in browser sandbox, preventing access to OS resources
Beware of cross-site scripting (XSS) when interacting with DOM
Validate inputs and handle exceptions to prevent crashes
Use HTTPS for loading Wasm modules
Avoid exposing sensitive logic directly in Wasm without protection
Monitoring Analytics
Browser console logs for runtime debugging
Use performance API to measure execution time
Monitor memory and thread usage
Check module loading and instantiation time
Integrate with JS logging or analytics frameworks
Code Quality
Ensure memory safety in C/C++ code
Use Emscripten optimization flags for performance
Test cross-browser compatibility
Keep JavaScript glue clean and modular
Profile and debug using browser dev tools