WebAssembly is designed to run high-level languages like C/C++/Rust in the JavaScript world. WASM enables native speed execution and provides a sandboxed secure enviornment inside the JavaScript engine. WASM is built as an open standard and it is part of the Web platform.
This session will introduce you to the following:
- What is WebAssembly and why should you be excited about it.
- How it works
- Various (high-level) languages that currently support WebAssembly and how to use them (with demos)
- The pros / cons / things to consider
- Things that you should before venturing into the world of WebAssembly