Course Outline
Introduction to Web Programming and WebAssembly
- The evolution of client-side web programming.
- Constraints associated with traditional JavaScript-based browser applications.
- An overview of WebAssembly and its significance in contemporary web development.
- Key advantages of WebAssembly:
- Enhanced performance.
- Cross-platform portability.
- Operational efficiency.
- Near-native execution speeds within browsers.
WebAssembly Architecture and Core Concepts
- Analyzing the WebAssembly execution model.
- The internal structure of a WebAssembly module.
- Differentiating between binary format and text representation.
- Components such as modules, memory management, tables, and the execution environment.
- The interplay between JavaScript and WebAssembly.
Transitioning from JavaScript to WebAssembly
- The historical progression from JavaScript to asm.js and WebAssembly.
- Performance comparisons between JavaScript execution and WebAssembly.
- Browsing compatibility and runtime integration details.
- Techniques for invoking WebAssembly code from JavaScript applications.
Structure of WebAssembly Programs
- Identifying core components within WebAssembly.
- Implementing functions, imports, and exports.
- Memory management and data exchange strategies.
- Representing bytecode via Abstract Syntax Trees (AST).
Building WebAssembly Applications
- Developing an initial WebAssembly module.
- Mastering WebAssembly instructions and syntax rules.
- Constructing modules using C and C++.
- Compiling source code into the WebAssembly format.
- Integrating WebAssembly modules into broader web applications.
WebAssembly Toolchain and Development Setup
- Configuring essential WebAssembly development tools.
- Utilizing compilers and build systems effectively.
- Selecting appropriate editors and development environments.
- Techniques for debugging WebAssembly applications.
- Strategies for testing and code optimization.
Advanced WebAssembly Topics
- Addressing performance-related considerations.
- Optimization techniques for WebAssembly applications.
- Interacting with browser APIs.
- Evaluating security implications and best practices.
- Exploring interoperability methods between WebAssembly and JavaScript.
Practical WebAssembly Workshop
- Constructing a fully functional WebAssembly application.
- Compiling C/C++ code specifically for browser execution.
- Connecting WebAssembly modules with web-based interfaces.
- Refining application performance through debugging.
Future Prospects of WebAssembly
- Current industry adoption and diverse use cases for WebAssembly.
- Key application areas:
- Gaming industry.
- Virtual reality experiences.
- High-performance computing tasks.
- Sophisticated web applications.
- Emerging trends in browser-based development.
Course Summary and Closing Thoughts
- Recap of key WebAssembly concepts and the development workflow.
- Discussion on industry best practices.
- Identifying pathways for continued learning and professional growth.
Requirements
- Familiarity with or experience in browser-based, client-side programming.
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
- A genuine interest in web development technologies extending beyond JavaScript.
Target Audience
- Web developers.
- Developers working with C and C++.
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.
