Explore the evolving landscape of WebAssembly in this 44-minute conference talk from GOTO Berlin 2018. Delve into the journey of WebAssembly as a powerful tool for web development, starting from its initial quest of enabling PC games and complex applications like AutoCAD on the web. Discover the potential of WebAssembly beyond the browser, venturing into areas such as blockchain, cloud computing with CDNs, and more. Learn about the skill tree required for mastering WebAssembly, including memory management, multithreading, streaming compilation, and JIT compilation. Gain insights into WebAssembly's applications in regular web development, Node.js integration, edge computing, and the Internet of Things. Address common misconceptions and understand the collaborative efforts driving WebAssembly's progress. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to WebAssembly, gain valuable knowledge about this technology's expanding capabilities and its impact on the future of web and beyond.
A Cartoon Quest - New Adventures for WebAssembly
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What is WebAssembly
Misconceptions
Skill Tree
The Beginning
Skills Needed
Memory
MVP
Heavy Applications
Multithreading
Streaming Compilation
JIT Compilation
Heavyweight Applications
Regular Web Development
WebAssembly Tools
Achievement Unlocked
HighLevel Language Features
Debugging
Outside the Browser
Utility
Browser Toolbox
Nodejs
Node with WebAssembly
WebAssembly POSIX
Unlocking Other Use Cases
CDEnds Server Lists Edge Computing
Runtimes
Blockchain
CLI
Internet of Things
Misconception about WebAssembly
Collaborators
Taught by
GOTO Conferences
