What is a WebAssembly Component (and why)

WebAssembly Components, part of the component-model proposal to WebAssembly, promise a framework of developing portable and composable applications both inside and outside the browser. Components preserve the best parts of WebAssembly such as its portability, security, and performance, while also bringing the benefits of higher-level API design and composability to applications. Come learn about the component model and what it might be able to do for you!