WebAssembly (Wasm) excels in cold start performance with near-instant start compared to Java in serverless environments.
Java's mature ecosystem and strong tooling make it the preferred choice for many enterprise applications over WebAssembly.
Consider using WebAssembly for ultra-fast cold starts, lightweight workloads, and if you are using Rust, Go, or AssemblyScript.
While WebAssembly is gaining traction in specific areas, Java will remain dominant for monolithic serverless apps, enterprise integrations, and long-running functions.