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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Foundations of Web Programming and WebAssembly

  • The historical development of client-side web programming
  • Constraints of conventional JavaScript-based browser applications
  • An introduction to WebAssembly and its significance in contemporary web development
  • Key benefits of WebAssembly:
    • Enhanced performance
    • High portability
    • Operational efficiency
    • Execution speed close to native levels in browsers

WebAssembly Architecture and Core Concepts

  • The WebAssembly execution model explained
  • Internal structure of a WebAssembly module
  • Distinguishing between binary format and text representation
  • WebAssembly modules, memory management, tables, and the execution environment
  • The interplay between JavaScript and WebAssembly

Transitioning from JavaScript to WebAssembly

  • The progression from JavaScript to asm.js and finally to WebAssembly
  • A comparison of JavaScript execution versus WebAssembly
  • Browser compatibility and runtime integration strategies
  • Invoking WebAssembly code within JavaScript applications

Anatomy of WebAssembly Programs

  • Breakdown of WebAssembly components
  • Handling functions, imports, and exports
  • Memory management and data exchange mechanisms
  • Bytecode representation using Abstract Syntax Trees (AST)

Building WebAssembly Applications

  • Creating your initial WebAssembly module
  • Syntax and instruction sets in WebAssembly
  • Developing modules with C and C++
  • Compiling source code into WebAssembly binary format
  • Embedding WebAssembly modules into web interfaces

WebAssembly Toolchains and Development Setup

  • Configuring WebAssembly development tools
  • Utilizing compilers and build systems
  • Selecting appropriate editors and development environments
  • Techniques for debugging WebAssembly applications
  • Testing and performance optimization of WebAssembly code

Advanced WebAssembly Techniques

  • Addressing performance implications
  • Optimization strategies for WebAssembly applications
  • Integration with browser APIs
  • Security considerations and best practices
  • Interoperability between WebAssembly and JavaScript

Hands-On WebAssembly Workshop

  • Developing a complete WebAssembly application
  • Compiling C/C++ code for browser execution
  • Connecting WebAssembly to a web frontend
  • Refining application performance through debugging

Future Potential of WebAssembly

  • Real-world use cases and industry adoption trends
  • Applications in:
    • Gaming
    • Virtual reality
    • High-performance computing
    • Advanced web applications
  • Emerging trends in browser-based development

Course Recap and Final Thoughts

  • Summary of WebAssembly concepts and development workflows
  • Discussion of industry best practices
  • Pathways for continued learning and skill development

Requirements

  • Familiarity with or understanding of browser-based, client-side programming.
  • Practical experience in C/C++ programming.
  • A keen interest in web technologies that extend beyond JavaScript.

Target Audience

  • Web developers
  • C and C++ developers

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