WebAssembly Binary File
General Information
| Title | WA File Extension |
| Extension | .wa |
| Full Form | WebAssembly Binary File |
| File Type | Web File |
| Developer | W3C WebAssembly Community Group |
| MIME Type | application/wasm |
File Function
| Primary Function | Executable code |
| Additional Functions | Efficient, fast-execution |
| Features | Low-level binary format, Portable, Safe |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High performance |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Web Applications | Yes |
| Game Development | Yes |
| Portable Libraries | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Isolation in browsers |
| Best Practices | Validate modules, Secure coding |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2017 |
| Latest Version | WebAssembly 2.0 (Ongoing) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wasm, .wat, .wast |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Web Browsers |
Free | Cross-platform |
 Node.js |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Various Compilers |
Varies | Cross-platform |