Course Outline
Introduction to Web Programming and WebAssembly
- The evolution of client-side web programming
- Constraints of traditional JavaScript-based browser applications
- Overview of WebAssembly and its significance in modern web development
- Key benefits of WebAssembly:
- Enhanced performance
- Portability across platforms
- Resource efficiency
- Execution speeds close to native applications in browsers
WebAssembly Architecture and Core Concepts
- The WebAssembly execution model explained
- Structure and anatomy of a WebAssembly module
- Differences between binary format and textual representations
- Interaction of modules, memory, tables, and the execution environment
- How WebAssembly interacts with JavaScript
Transitioning from JavaScript to WebAssembly
- The progression from JavaScript to asm.js and finally WebAssembly
- Performance comparison between JavaScript and WebAssembly execution
- Browser support landscape and runtime integration details
- Methods for invoking WebAssembly code within JavaScript applications
WebAssembly Program Architecture
- Deconstruction of WebAssembly components
- Handling functions, imports, and exports
- Memory management and data exchange mechanisms
- Utilising Abstract Syntax Trees (AST) for bytecode representation
Building WebAssembly Applications
- Creating your first WebAssembly module
- Understanding specific WebAssembly instructions and syntax
- Generating modules using C and C++
- Compiling source code into the WebAssembly binary format
- Seamless integration of WebAssembly modules into web applications
WebAssembly Toolchain and Development Setup
- Configuration of WebAssembly development tools
- Utilising compilers and build systems effectively
- Selecting and using appropriate editors and IDEs
- Techniques for debugging WebAssembly applications
- Strategies for testing and code optimisation
Advanced WebAssembly Techniques
- Navigating performance-related considerations
- Advanced optimisation strategies for WebAssembly apps
- Interfacing with browser APIs
- Key security considerations and best practices
- Exploring interoperability patterns between WebAssembly and JavaScript
Practical WebAssembly Workshop
- Construction of a complete WebAssembly application
- Compilation of C/C++ code specifically for browser execution
- Integration of WebAssembly logic with a web-based interface
- Debugging processes and performance enhancement
Future Prospects of WebAssembly
- Real-world use cases and current industry adoption
- Key application areas:
- Gaming and interactive media
- Virtual reality experiences
- High-performance computing tasks
- Complex and advanced web applications
- Emerging trends in browser-based development
Course Summary and Wrap-up
- Recap of WebAssembly concepts and the development lifecycle
- Discussion of industry best practices
- Pathways for further learning and skill development
Requirements
- Experience or understanding of browser-based, client-side programming.
- Programming experience in C/C++.
- A keen interest in web programming beyond JavaScript.
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.
