emscripten
A complete compiler toolchain for converting C and C++ code to WebAssembly, enabling native applications to run on the web.
What is emscripten?
Emscripten is a compiler toolchain that converts C and C++ code into WebAssembly, enabling developers to run native applications on the web and other WebAssembly-supported environments. It solves the problem of porting existing native software to the browser by providing compatibility layers for common APIs like OpenGL and SDL2. This allows complex applications, including game engines and graphical tools, to function seamlessly in web contexts.
C and C++ developers looking to port existing applications to the web, game developers using engines like Unity, and engineers working on cross-platform software that needs to run in browsers or Node.js.
Developers choose Emscripten because it provides a mature, production-ready toolchain with extensive API support, making it the de facto standard for compiling C/C++ to WebAssembly. Its integration with LLVM ensures high-performance output and compatibility with a wide range of native codebases.
Overview
Emscripten: An LLVM-to-WebAssembly Compiler
Use Cases
Best For
- Porting existing C/C++ applications to run in web browsers
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