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 role in contemporary web development
- Key advantages of WebAssembly:
- Enhanced performance
- Portability
- Efficiency
- Near-native execution speeds in browsers
WebAssembly Architecture and Fundamentals
- Understanding the WebAssembly execution model
- Structure of a WebAssembly module
- Binary format and text-based representation
- Modules, memory management, tables, and the execution environment
- The relationship between JavaScript and WebAssembly
Transitioning from JavaScript to WebAssembly
- Evolutionary overview of JavaScript, asm.js, and WebAssembly
- Comparison of JavaScript versus WebAssembly execution
- Browser support and runtime integration mechanisms
- Invoking WebAssembly code from JavaScript applications
WebAssembly Program Structure
- Core components of WebAssembly
- Working with functions, imports, and exports
- Memory management and data exchange
- Bytecode representation using Abstract Syntax Trees (AST)
Developing WebAssembly Applications
- Creating a first WebAssembly module
- Instruction set and syntax details
- Developing modules with C and C++
- Compiling source code into the WebAssembly format
- Integrating WebAssembly modules into web applications
WebAssembly Toolchain and Development Environment
- Configuring WebAssembly development tools
- Utilizing compilers and build systems
- Using IDEs and development environments
- Debugging WebAssembly applications
- Testing and code optimization strategies
Advanced WebAssembly Concepts
- Addressing performance considerations
- Optimization techniques for WebAssembly applications
- Interaction with browser APIs
- Security implications and considerations
- Interoperability between WebAssembly and JavaScript
Practical WebAssembly Workshop
- Building a complete WebAssembly application
- Compiling C/C++ code for browser execution
- Integrating WebAssembly with a web interface
- Debugging and enhancing application performance
Future Applications of WebAssembly
- Use cases and industry adoption trends
- Applications in:
- Gaming
- Virtual reality
- High-performance computing
- Advanced web applications
- Emerging trends in browser-based development
Course Review and Conclusion
- Review of WebAssembly concepts and development workflows
- Discussion of best practices
- Identifying opportunities for further learning
Requirements
- Familiarity with or understanding of browser-based, client-side programming.
- Programming experience in C/C++.
- A desire to explore web technologies 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.
