Course Outline
Foundations of Web Programming and WebAssembly
- Tracing the evolution of client-side web programming
- Identifying limitations in traditional JavaScript-based browser applications
- Introducing WebAssembly and its significance in contemporary web development
- Key benefits of WebAssembly:
- Enhanced performance
- High portability
- Operational efficiency
- Execution speed approaching native code
WebAssembly Architecture and Core Principles
- Analyzing the WebAssembly execution model
- Deconstructing the structure of a WebAssembly module
- Exploring binary formats and text-based representations
- Examining modules, memory management, tables, and the execution environment
- Defining the interaction between JavaScript and WebAssembly
Transitioning from JavaScript to WebAssembly
- Reviewing the progression from JavaScript to asm.js and finally to WebAssembly
- Contrasting execution mechanisms of JavaScript and WebAssembly
- Assessing browser compatibility and runtime integration strategies
- Invoking WebAssembly routines from JavaScript applications
Structuring WebAssembly Programs
- Dissecting the core components of WebAssembly
- Implementing functions, imports, and exports
- Overseeing memory allocation and data interchange
- Representing bytecode through Abstract Syntax Trees (AST)
Creating WebAssembly Applications
- Developing an initial WebAssembly module
- Interpreting WebAssembly instructions and syntax
- Constructing modules leveraging C and C++
- Compiling source code into the WebAssembly format
- Embedding WebAssembly modules into web-based applications
WebAssembly Toolchain and Development Setup
- Configuring the WebAssembly development toolkit
- Utilizing compilers and build management systems
- Leveraging editors and integrated development environments
- Diagnosing issues in WebAssembly applications
- Conducting tests and refining code efficiency
Advanced Concepts in WebAssembly
- Addressing critical performance considerations
- Optimizing the structure of WebAssembly applications
- Interacting with native browser APIs
- Evaluating security implications
- Investigating interoperability mechanisms between WebAssembly and JavaScript
Hands-On WebAssembly Workshop
- Constructing a comprehensive WebAssembly application
- Compiling C/C++ code for browser compatibility
- Merging WebAssembly logic with web user interfaces
- Troubleshooting and enhancing application speed
Emerging Uses of WebAssembly
- Reviewing real-world use cases and industry integration
- Sectors benefiting from WebAssembly:
- Gaming industry
- Virtual reality development
- High-performance computing
- Sophisticated web platforms
- Forecasting future trends in browser-based innovation
Course Recap and Final Thoughts
- Summarizing WebAssembly principles and development workflows
- Reviewing recommended best practices
- Highlighting avenues for continued professional development
Requirements
- Familiarity with or understanding of browser-based, client-side programming
- Practical experience in C/C++ programming
- A curiosity about web technologies extending 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.
