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Practical WebAssembly
Gain insights into WebAssembly, its compilation techniques, and VM infrastructure. Learn about converting native code, optimizing performance, and integrating Rust for efficient web processing.
68 lessons
1 project
9h
Created by Packt
What's included
- 68 lessons across 13 modules
- 10 quizzes with instant feedback
- 1 project in preconfigured environments
- AI Tutor on every lesson
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What You'll Learn
- Familiarity with creating WebAssembly binary with Emscripten
- Ability to run Emscripten-generated WebAssembly binary with a Node.js server
- Ability to convert WASM to WAST and other formats
- Working knowledge of identifying, debugging, and writing efficient WebAssembly modules
- An understanding of using Binaryen to convert WebAssembly into different formats
- Ability to convert Rust into WebAssembly with different packages
Learning Roadmap
2.
Understanding LLVM
Understanding LLVM
Discover the logic behind LLVM's role in optimizing and compiling code for WebAssembly.
3.
Understanding Emscripten
Understanding Emscripten
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Master the steps to convert C/C++ code into WebAssembly using Emscripten tools and optimizations.
4.
Exploring WebAssembly Modules
Exploring WebAssembly Modules
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of WebAssembly modules, their workings, and text format for optimization.
5.
Understanding the WebAssembly Binary Toolkit
Understanding the WebAssembly Binary Toolkit
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Dig deeper into the WebAssembly Binary Toolkit's features for conversions and debugging.
6.
Understanding Sections in WebAssembly Modules
Understanding Sections in WebAssembly Modules
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Follow the process of understanding WebAssembly sections, from exports/imports to shared memory.
7.
Exploring Binaryen and Its Tools
Exploring Binaryen and Its Tools
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Master the tools to efficiently optimize and convert WebAssembly with Binaryen.
8.
Integrating Rust with WebAssembly
Integrating Rust with WebAssembly
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Step through integrating Rust with WebAssembly, using tools like rustc, Cargo, and wasm-bindgen.
9.
Bundling WebAssembly Using wasm-pack
Bundling WebAssembly Using wasm-pack
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Unpack the core of bundling WebAssembly with tools like wasm-pack, webpack, and Parcel.
10.
Crossing the Boundary between Rust and WebAssembly
Crossing the Boundary between Rust and WebAssembly
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Master the steps to integrate Rust with JavaScript through WebAssembly for seamless functionality.
11.
Optimizing Rust and WebAssembly
Optimizing Rust and WebAssembly
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of optimizing Rust and WebAssembly for enhanced performance and efficiency.
13.
Appendix
Appendix
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Simplify complex WebAssembly tool installations, including Emscripten, WABT, Binaryen, Rust, wasm-bindgen, and more.
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About this course
WHY I WROTE THIS COURSE
WebAssembly, also known as WASM, is a binary instruction format that provides multiple programming languages (C/C++, Ruby, Java, etc.) with a compilation target for smooth web processing. In this course, we’ll learn how to convert native code of different languages into WebAssembly and optimize it for better performance.
This intermediate-level course provides basic information on compilation techniques and VM infrastructure. It discusses converting C/C++ code into WebAssembly and loading the binary in a Node.js browser through tools like Emscripten and emsdk. You will learn the difference between WebAssembly text (WAST) and binary format (WASM). The course will cover step-by-step guidelines for switching between formats such as WASM, WAST, C, and JSON. Additionally, you’ll learn how to use tools provided by Binaryen.
After taking this course, you’ll learn how to integrate Rust into WebAssembly, publish modules, and optimize the memory model.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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