From Zero to Hero with WebAssembly (Wasm): A Practical, In-Depth Guide

Introduction WebAssembly (Wasm) is a portable binary instruction format designed to run high-performance code on the web and beyond. It lets you compile code from languages like C/C++, Rust, Go, and others into a compact, fast, and secure module that executes at near-native speed in browsers, servers, edge environments, and embedded systems. In this in-depth guide, you’ll learn: What WebAssembly is and how it works How to write and run your first Wasm module (step-by-step) Toolchains for C/C++, Rust, Go, and AssemblyScript How to integrate Wasm with JavaScript in the browser and with WASI on servers Performance strategies, memory and interop, threads and SIMD Debugging, testing, packaging, and deployment Advanced topics: Component Model, WASI, reference types, GC, and more Common pitfalls and best practices A curated list of resources to go further Whether you’re a web developer, systems programmer, or platform engineer, this guide will take you from zero to hero with Wasm. ...

December 5, 2025 · 11 min · 2171 words · martinuke0
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