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WebAssembly vs Java Applets

A Detailed Comparison: WebAssembly vs. Java Applets WebAssembly and Java Applets are technologies aimed at enhancing web applications by enabling execution of code directly in the browser. However, they have significant differences in terms of architecture, performance, security, and modern web development practices. Let's compare these two technologies in-depth, along with scenarios and code samples. WebAssembly Architecture: WebAssembly is a binary instruction format that allows high-level languages to be compiled into a low-level bytecode that can run efficiently in browsers. It provides a secure sandboxed environment where code can execute without direct access to browser internals. WebAssembly modules can be integrated into web applications, enabling performance-critical components to run faster than JavaScript. Performance: WebAssembly code can achieve near-native performance, making it suitable for applications requiring complex computations or real-time interacti

Kotlin Data Classes and Smart Casts

Introduction Kotlin is a language that is built by the Jetbrains team and opensource contributors. The following are the goals that this language helps us achieve (not full set, for more details please visit kotlinlang.org Modern, concise and safe programming language A productive way to write server‑side applications (still using the frameworks that target JVM) Cross-platform layer for native applications Big, friendly and helpful community Kotlin Data Classes Below I am giving some of the kotlin snippets and short descriptions on what they can perform. Keep in mind that kotlin achieves very concise code data class Person ( val name: String , val age: Int ){     } fun getPeople(): List <Person> {     return listOf(Person( "Alice" , 29 ), Person( "Bob" , 31 )) } fun comparePeople(): Boolean {     val p1 = Person( "Alice" , 29 )     val p2 = Person( "Alice" , 29 )     return p1 == p2   // should be true } In the snippet above, we