Course Outline
Introduction to Web Programming and WebAssembly
- The evolution of client-side web programming
- Limitations of traditional JavaScript-based browser applications
- Overview of WebAssembly and its impact on modern web development
- Key advantages of WebAssembly:
- Enhanced performance
- Portability across platforms
- Operational efficiency
- Near-native execution speed in browsers
WebAssembly Architecture and Fundamentals
- The WebAssembly execution model explained
- Structural components of a WebAssembly module
- Distinguishing between binary format and text representation
- Modules, memory management, tables, and the execution environment
- Interoperability between JavaScript and WebAssembly
Transitioning from JavaScript to WebAssembly
- The progression from JavaScript through asm.js to WebAssembly
- Performance comparison: JavaScript vs. WebAssembly execution
- Browser support and runtime integration details
- Invoking WebAssembly code from JavaScript applications
WebAssembly Program Structure
- Core components of WebAssembly programs
- Implementing functions, imports, and exports
- Memory management and data exchange mechanisms
- Representing bytecode via Abstract Syntax Trees (AST)
Developing WebAssembly Applications
- Creating your first WebAssembly module
- Mastering WebAssembly instructions and syntax
- Building modules using C and C++
- Compiling source code into the WebAssembly format
- Integrating WebAssembly modules into web applications
WebAssembly Toolchain and Development Environment
- Configuring the WebAssembly development toolkit
- Leveraging compilers and build systems
- Utilizing editors and integrated development environments
- Debugging techniques for WebAssembly applications
- Testing strategies and code optimization
Advanced WebAssembly Concepts
- Addressing performance considerations
- Optimizing application speed and resource usage
- Interaction with browser APIs
- Security implications and best practices
- Deep-dive into WebAssembly and JavaScript interoperability
Practical WebAssembly Workshop
- Developing a complete, end-to-end WebAssembly application
- Compiling C/C++ code for browser deployment
- Connecting WebAssembly modules to a web interface
- Refining application performance through debugging
Future Applications of WebAssembly
- Industry adoption and emerging use cases
- Key application areas:
- Gaming
- Virtual reality
- High-performance computing
- Complex web applications
- Trends shaping the future of browser-based development
Course Review and Conclusion
- Summary of WebAssembly concepts and development workflows
- Discussion on industry best practices
- Identifying pathways for continued learning
Requirements
- Familiarity with or understanding of client-side, browser-based programming.
- Practical experience in C/C++ development.
- A desire to explore web 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.
