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 capabilities in browsers
WebAssembly Architecture and Fundamentals
- The WebAssembly execution model
- The structure and anatomy of a WebAssembly module
- Binary format versus text representation
- Modules, memory management, tables, and the execution environment
- The interplay between JavaScript and WebAssembly
Transitioning from JavaScript to WebAssembly
- Evolutionary overview: JavaScript, asm.js, and WebAssembly
- Comparing JavaScript execution models with WebAssembly
- Browser support and runtime integration mechanisms
- Invoking WebAssembly code within JavaScript applications
WebAssembly Program Structure
- Core components of WebAssembly
- Functions, imports, and exports
- Memory management and data exchange strategies
- Representing bytecode using Abstract Syntax Trees (AST)
Developing WebAssembly Applications
- Writing your first WebAssembly module
- WebAssembly instructions and syntax
- Building modules using 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
- Selecting editors and development environments
- Debugging techniques for WebAssembly applications
- Testing and optimization strategies for WebAssembly code
Advanced WebAssembly Concepts
- Performance management considerations
- Optimization techniques for WebAssembly applications
- Interaction with browser APIs
- Security implications and best practices
- Interoperability between WebAssembly and JavaScript
Practical WebAssembly Workshop
- Constructing 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
- Industry adoption and key use cases for WebAssembly
- Applications in:
- Gaming
- Virtual reality
- High-performance computing
- Advanced web applications
- Emerging trends in browser-based development
Course Review and Conclusion
- Recap of WebAssembly concepts and development workflows
- Discussion of industry best practices
- Identifying pathways for continued learning
Requirements
- Practical experience or a solid understanding of browser-based, client-side programming.
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
- A strong interest in expanding web programming capabilities beyond Javascript.
Intended 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.
