Course Outline
Introduction to Web Programming and WebAssembly
- The evolution of client-side web development
- Constraints of traditional JavaScript-based browser applications
- Overview of WebAssembly and its significance in contemporary web development
- Key benefits of WebAssembly, including:
- Enhanced performance
- Portability across platforms
- Operational efficiency
- Execution speed comparable to native applications
WebAssembly Architecture and Core Concepts
- Insights into the WebAssembly execution model
- Structural analysis of a WebAssembly module
- Differences between binary format and text representation
- Components such as modules, memory spaces, tables, and the execution context
- The interplay between Javascript and WebAssembly
Transitioning from Javascript to WebAssembly
- Historical context of Javascript, asm.js, and the rise of WebAssembly
- Performance comparison between Javascript execution and WebAssembly
- Browser compatibility and runtime integration mechanisms
- Invoking WebAssembly functions from Javascript applications
Structuring WebAssembly Programs
- Deconstructing the core components of WebAssembly
- Managing functions, imports, and exports
- Handling memory management and data exchange
- Representing bytecode using Abstract Syntax Trees (AST)
Building WebAssembly Applications
- Writing a foundational WebAssembly module
- Understanding WebAssembly instruction sets and syntax
- Developing modules using C and C++
- Compiling source code into the WebAssembly format
- Integrating WebAssembly modules into live web applications
WebAssembly Toolchain and Development Setup
- Configuring WebAssembly development tools
- Utilizing compilers and build systems
- Selecting appropriate editors and integrated development environments
- Debugging strategies for WebAssembly applications
- Techniques for testing and performance optimization
Advanced WebAssembly Concepts
- Addressing performance considerations
- Optimizing application logic and execution
- Interacting with browser APIs
- Evaluating security implications
- Exploring interoperability between WebAssembly and Javascript
Practical WebAssembly Workshop
- Constructing a comprehensive WebAssembly application
- Compiling C and C++ code for browser execution
- Integrating WebAssembly with web front-ends
- Refining application performance through debugging and optimization
Future Applications of WebAssembly
- Industry adoption patterns and use cases for WebAssembly
- Key application areas, such as:
- Gaming
- Virtual reality
- High-performance computing
- Complex web applications
- Emerging trends in browser-based development
Course Review and Conclusion
- Summary of WebAssembly concepts and development workflows
- Discussion of industry best practices
- Identifying pathways for further learning and specialization
Requirements
- Familiarity with browser-based, client-side programming concepts.
- Practical experience in C or C++ programming.
- A keen interest in expanding web development skills 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.
