WebAssembly for Cloud-Native Development

Course Description

Unlock the power of WebAssembly and revolutionize your cloud-native application development with this cutting-edge course from LinuxFoundationX! Designed for developers who have encountered friction in microservices development, this course offers a comprehensive exploration of WebAssembly (Wasm) and its potential to simplify Functions as a Service (FaaS) without the typical cloud provider overhead.

What students will learn

• Foundational Rust skills for creating and hosting WebAssembly modules
• Mastery of the JavaScript WebAssembly API for browsers
• Exploration of alternative, non-web host runtimes for WebAssembly
• Understanding of the component model and its benefits
• Ability to create distributed, cloud-native applications using secure WebAssembly modules
• Differentiation between base WebAssembly specification features and community-added functionalities
• In-depth comprehension of WebAssembly-based application workings

Prerequisites

• Intermediate programming skills (no specific language required, but familiarity with Rust, JavaScript, and WebAssembly Text format is beneficial)
• Installed Rust toolchain, including the wasm32-unknown target
• Modern web browser with strong WebAssembly support (e.g., Firefox, Chrome, or Edge)

Course Content

• Creating WebAssembly modules from scratch
• WebAssembly with Rust
• Using WebAssembly host runtimes
• Advanced guest and host communications
• WebAssembly and the component model
• Advanced component and capability use cases
• Practical application of WebAssembly in cloud-native environments

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for developers who:

• Have experience building microservices
• Seek to simplify their cloud-native application development process
• Want to leverage the power of Functions as a Service (FaaS) without cloud provider limitations
• Desire the flexibility to experiment and test locally and in various environments
• Are interested in mastering WebAssembly for portable, secure, and lightweight module creation

Real-world Applications

Upon completing this course, you'll be equipped to:

• Build efficient, portable WebAssembly modules for cloud, edge, and hybrid environments
• Develop more secure and lightweight applications
• Streamline your cloud-native development process
• Create versatile applications that can run in various environments
• Implement cutting-edge WebAssembly technologies in your projects
• Enhance your marketability as a developer with in-demand WebAssembly skills

Syllabus

1. Welcome!
2. Chapter 1: Creating WebAssembly Modules from Scratch
3. Chapter 2: WebAssembly with Rust
4. Chapter 3: Using WebAssembly Host Runtimes
5. Chapter 4: Advanced Guest and Host Communications
6. Chapter 5: WebAssembly and the Component Model
7. Chapter 6: Advanced Component and Capability Use Cases
8. Final Exam (Verified Certificate track only)