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Assembly Technologies
In this module we discuss a relatively new technology referred to as, “web assembly.” This technology allows a programmer to write code in almost any…Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 2 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Paul Poteete 2 Lessons · 4m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
In this module we discuss a relatively new technology referred to as, “web assembly.” This technology allows a programmer to write code in almost any programming language and then convert it to run directly on a website. It is used alongside existing front-end and back-end technologies to bring new applications to the web, as well as offer old applications that could give predated web servers new life on the internet.
What You'll Learn
- Learn about web assembly (WebAssembly) and how it lets code written in almost any programming language run directly on a website
- Understand static compiled languages and how WebAssembly fits this category
- Distinguish browser-based computation from server-based computation
- Compare WASM as a static compiled language with JavaScript as a dynamic interpreted language
- Explore how WebAssembly works alongside existing front-end and back-end technologies to bring new applications to the web
Key Takeaways
- Web assembly is a relatively new technology that lets a programmer write code in almost any programming language and convert it to run directly on a website.
- WebAssembly is used alongside existing front-end and back-end technologies to bring new applications to the web.
- WebAssembly can give old applications that predated web servers new life on the internet.
- WASM is a static compiled language, whereas JavaScript is a dynamic interpreted language.
- The module covers the difference between browser-based and server-based computation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Assembly Technologies module cover?
It covers web assembly, a technology that allows a programmer to write code in almost any programming language and then convert it to run directly on a website, used alongside existing front-end and back-end technologies.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn about web assembly, learn about static compiled languages, and learn the difference between browser-based vs. server-based computation.
How does WebAssembly differ from JavaScript?
The course explains that WASM is a static compiled language while JavaScript is a dynamic interpreted language.
What skills does this course relate to?
It relates to .NET Assemblies, Assembly Language, Web Engineering, Web Language, Web Processing, and WebAssembly.
Can WebAssembly help with older applications?
Yes, it can offer old applications that predated web servers new life on the internet.
