Course Outline
Introduction to Web Programming and WebAssembly
- The evolution of client-side web development
- Limitations of traditional JavaScript-based browser applications
- An introduction to WebAssembly and its place in modern web development
- Key advantages of WebAssembly:
- Enhanced performance
- Portability across platforms
- Operational efficiency
- Near-native speed in browsers
WebAssembly Architecture and Fundamentals
- The WebAssembly execution model explained
- The structure of a WebAssembly module
- Binary formats versus text representations
- Modules, memory management, tables, and the execution environment
- The interplay between JavaScript and WebAssembly
Transitioning from JavaScript to WebAssembly
- The progression from JavaScript to asm.js and then to WebAssembly
- Comparing execution models of JavaScript and WebAssembly
- Browser support and runtime integration details
- Invoking WebAssembly code from within JavaScript applications
WebAssembly Program Structure
- Core components of WebAssembly
- Managing functions, imports, and exports
- Memory handling and data exchange strategies
- Bytecode representation via Abstract Syntax Trees (AST)
Developing WebAssembly Applications
- Writing your first WebAssembly module
- Understanding instructions and syntax
- Building modules using C and C++
- Compiling source code into WebAssembly format
- Embedding WebAssembly modules into web apps
WebAssembly Toolchain and Development Environment
- Setting up the WebAssembly development toolkit
- Using compilers and build systems effectively
- Utilizing editors and IDEs for development
- Debugging techniques for WebAssembly applications
- Testing strategies and code optimization
Advanced WebAssembly Concepts
- Performance considerations and management
- Strategies for optimizing WebAssembly applications
- Interaction with browser APIs
- Security best practices and considerations
- Interoperability between WebAssembly and JavaScript
Practical WebAssembly Workshop
- Constructing a complete WebAssembly application
- Compiling C/C++ code specifically for browser execution
- Integrating WebAssembly with a web frontend
- Debugging and enhancing application performance
Future Applications of WebAssembly
- Industry use cases and adoption trends
- Applications in key sectors:
- Gaming
- Virtual reality
- High-performance computing
- Advanced web applications
- Emerging trends in browser-based development
Course Review and Conclusion
- Reviewing core WebAssembly concepts and workflows
- Discussing industry best practices
- Identifying pathways for continued learning
Requirements
- Proficiency or a solid understanding of browser-based, client-side programming.
- Programming experience with C or C++.
- A curiosity about 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.
