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 benefits of WebAssembly:
- Enhanced performance
- Portability
- Efficiency
- Near-native execution capabilities in browsers
WebAssembly Architecture and Core Concepts
- How the WebAssembly execution model works
- Structure of a WebAssembly module
- Differences between binary format and text representation
- WebAssembly components: modules, memory, tables, and the execution environment
- The interaction between JavaScript and WebAssembly
Transitioning from JavaScript to WebAssembly
- Evolution of JavaScript, asm.js, and WebAssembly
- Performance comparison between JavaScript and WebAssembly execution
- Browser support and runtime integration mechanisms
- Invoking WebAssembly functions from JavaScript applications
WebAssembly Program Structure
- Breakdown of WebAssembly components
- Utilizing functions, imports, and exports
- Memory management and data exchange
- Representing bytecode using Abstract Syntax Trees (AST)
Developing WebAssembly Applications
- Creating a basic WebAssembly module
- Syntax and instructions in WebAssembly
- Building modules with C and C++
- Compiling source code to WebAssembly format
- Integrating WebAssembly modules into web applications
WebAssembly Toolchain and Development Environment
- Configuring WebAssembly development tools
- Using compilers and build systems
- Selecting appropriate editors and development environments
- Debugging WebAssembly applications
- Testing strategies and code optimization
Advanced WebAssembly Topics
- Addressing performance considerations
- Techniques for optimizing WebAssembly applications
- Interfacing with browser APIs
- Security implications and best practices
- Interoperability between WebAssembly and JavaScript
Practical WebAssembly Workshop
- Developing a complete WebAssembly application
- Compiling C/C++ code for browser execution
- Connecting WebAssembly modules to a web interface
- Debugging and refining application performance
Future Applications of WebAssembly
- WebAssembly use cases and industry trends
- Applications in:
- Gaming
- Virtual reality
- High-performance computing
- Advanced web applications
- Emerging trends in browser-based development
Course Recap and Conclusion
- Summary of WebAssembly concepts and development workflows
- Discussion on industry best practices
- Identifying opportunities for further learning
Requirements
- Practical experience or a solid understanding of browser-based, client-side programming.
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
- A desire to explore web programming capabilities 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.
