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asyncify - option to use multiple memories

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Description

There are a few implementation of the nascent multiple memory proposal now. Asyncify could benefit from using a dedicated memory, which would simplify the api since you wouldn't need to specify the memory offset where unwind data lives.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing Asyncify implementation and the nascent WebAssembly multiple memory proposal. Determine how Asyncify could use a dedicated memory and what API changes are required; done means Asyncify supports that option without requiring callers to specify the unwind-data memory offset.

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Assessment

Tech stack
wasm
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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