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fastq.bio was originally implemented as a JavaScript rewrite of a C library so that it could run in the browser. However, this approach had the potential for introducing errors and imposed a huge cost on development. With WebAssembly, they were able to port the industry standard C library so it could run in the browser. Not only did this reduce the risk for errors, but it also led to a 20X speed-up and a better user experience.
\nThe talk listed in the additional resources is highly reccomended!
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