Overview
Explore the integration of WebAssembly with Apache HTTPD server through mod_wasm in this informative conference talk. Gain insights into the growing use of WebAssembly in backend development, particularly as an extension mechanism for popular server-side software like Envoy and NGINX, and as a runtime for functions as a service in Edge computing. Discover the architecture and functionality of mod_wasm, an open-source module that brings WebAssembly capabilities to Apache. Witness a demonstration of mod_wasm's features and understand how it enhances the Apache HTTPD server's capabilities. Learn about the potential impact of WebAssembly on server-side development and its role in modernizing web infrastructure.
Syllabus
Mod_Wasm: Bringing WebAssembly to Apache - Daniel Lopez Ridruejo & Rafael Fernandez Lopez, VMware
Taught by
CNCF [Cloud Native Computing Foundation]