Q: What is WebAssembly Micro Runtime used for?

A: WAMR is designed for executing WebAssembly modules in resource-constrained environments, such as embedded systems and edge devices, where a full Wasm runtime is impractical.

Q: Who developed WebAssembly Micro Runtime?

A: The WebAssembly Micro Runtime was created by the Bytecode Alliance, an organization focused on advancing WebAssembly technology.

Q: Is WebAssembly Micro Runtime open-source?

A: Yes, WAMR is open-source and licensed under the Apache License 2.0 with LLVM Exceptions, allowing for broad use and modification.

Q: What programming language is WebAssembly Micro Runtime written in?

A: The primary programming language used for WAMR is C (Q15777).

Q: Where can I find the source code for WebAssembly Micro Runtime?

A: The source code is available on GitHub at [https://github.com/bytecodealliance/wasm-micro-runtime](https://github.com/bytecodealliance/wasm-micro-runtime).

WebAssembly Micro Runtime

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[2] ↑ WebAssembly Micro Runtime — instance of (P31): free and open-source software. wikidata.org.
[3] ↑ WebAssembly Micro Runtime — instance of (P31): interpreter. wikidata.org.
[4] ↑ WebAssembly Micro Runtime — instance of (P31): ahead-of-time compiler. wikidata.org.
[1] ↑ WebAssembly Micro Runtime — creator (P170): Bytecode Alliance. wikidata.org.
[5] ↑ WebAssembly Micro Runtime — copyright license (P275): Apache License v2.0 with LLVM Exceptions. api.github.com. Retrieved 2023-10-24. api.github.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[6] ↑ WebAssembly Micro Runtime — programmed in (P277): C. wikidata.org.
[7] ↑ WebAssembly Micro Runtime — copyright status (P6216): copyrighted. wikidata.org.

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