Course Outline
Introduction to Web Programming and WebAssembly
- The progression of client-side web programming
- Constraints of conventional JavaScript-based browser applications
- Overview of WebAssembly and its function in contemporary web development
- Key advantages of WebAssembly:
- Performance enhancements
- Portability across platforms
- Operational efficiency
- Near-native execution capabilities within browsers
WebAssembly Architecture and Fundamentals
- Comprehending the WebAssembly execution model
- Structural breakdown of a WebAssembly module
- Analysis of binary format and text-based representation
- WebAssembly components: modules, memory, tables, and the execution environment
- The interplay between JavaScript and WebAssembly
Transitioning from JavaScript to WebAssembly
- Evolutionary context of JavaScript, asm.js, and WebAssembly
- Comparison of JavaScript execution versus WebAssembly execution
- Browser support and runtime integration mechanisms
- Invoking WebAssembly code from JavaScript applications
WebAssembly Program Structure
- Identifying core WebAssembly components
- Utilizing functions, imports, and exports
- Managing memory allocation and data exchange
- Representing bytecode through Abstract Syntax Trees (AST)
Developing WebAssembly Applications
- Writing an initial WebAssembly module
- Mastering WebAssembly instructions and syntax
- Building modules using C and C++
- Compiling source code into the WebAssembly format
- Embedding WebAssembly modules into web applications
WebAssembly Toolchain and Development Environment
- Configuring WebAssembly development tools
- Utilizing compilers and build systems
- Employing editors and integrated development environments
- Debugging WebAssembly applications
- Testing and refining WebAssembly code
Advanced WebAssembly Concepts
- Addressing performance considerations
- Optimizing WebAssembly application performance
- Integrating with browser APIs
- Understanding security implications
- Exploring interoperability between WebAssembly and JavaScript
Practical WebAssembly Workshop
- Constructing a complete WebAssembly application
- Compiling C/C++ code for browser execution
- Integrating WebAssembly with web interfaces
- Debugging and enhancing application performance
Future Applications of WebAssembly
- WebAssembly use cases and adoption across industries
- Applications in:
- Gaming
- Virtual reality
- High-performance computing
- Advanced web applications
- Emerging trends in browser-based development
Course Review and Conclusion
- Reviewing key WebAssembly concepts and development workflows
- Discussing industry best practices
- Identifying avenues for further learning
Requirements
- Practical experience or a solid understanding of browser-based, client-side programming.
- Background in C/C++ programming.
- A keen interest in web development technologies that extend beyond Javascript.
Target Audience
- Web developers
- C and C++ developers
Testimonials (3)
The training helped me expand my knowledge and understanding of Burp Suite. I also realized that what I had learned through self-study was still quite limited. This training was very helpful to me as a QA because Burp Suite is a valuable tool for performing security testing and improving the overall quality of application testing. I will continue exploring this tool and learning more about its features and capabilities.
Rea Mendez - BAKAWAN Data Anallytics Inc.
Course - OWASP Top 10 2025
I really enjoyed learning about AI attacks and the tools out there to begin practicing and actively using for security testing. I took a lot of knowledge away which I didn't have at the beginning and the course met what I hoped it would be. My favorite part shown from the training was Comet Browser and was amazed at what it could do. Definitely something will be looking into more. Overall it was a great course and enjoyed learning all OWASP GenAI Top 10.
Patrick Collins - Optum
Course - OWASP GenAI Security
Hands-on, exercises, in-person helping and questioning.
