September 2018
Intermediate to advanced
328 pages
9h 10m
English
Overview
Dive into WebAssembly with this comprehensive guide and learn how to build web applications that are as fast as native apps. You'll explore the basics of WebAssembly (Wasm), its JavaScript API, and how to create your own WebAssembly modules using C/C++ and Emscripten.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the history and architecture of WebAssembly and how it integrates with modern web development.
- Create and compile WebAssembly modules from C/C++ using tools like Emscripten, and debug these modules effectively.
- Build and deploy high-performance web applications harnessing the power of native-like performance of WebAssembly.
- Port existing applications to WebAssembly, showcasing powerful use cases like porting a C-based game.
- Explore the future of WebAssembly, including its integration with Node.js and advanced development workflows.
Author(s)
None Rourke is an expert in web development and performance optimization, with extensive experience in modern web technologies. Their work focuses on cutting-edge advancements in the field, including WebAssembly and its integration into powerful applications. None's approachable teaching style merges theoretical groundwork with practical, actionable instruction.
Who is it for?
This book is designed for web developers looking to push the boundaries of web performance and software engineers familiar with C/C++ aiming to apply their skills to the web. Whether you're at an intermediate or advanced level, this book empowers learners eager to harness WebAssembly to build fast, modern applications.
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