Exploring the Evolution and Future of Wasm – Ep 11 – WebAssembly Unleashed

Join hosts Joel Moses, Oscar Spencer, and Matthew Yacobucci in an informative and engaging podcast episode, diving into the world of WebAssembly (Wasm). Discover the origins and evolution of Wasm from its early days with Google's Native Client and Mozilla's ASM.js to its current role in transforming web and server-side computing. Learn about the challenges and breakthroughs driving Wasm forward along with common misconceptions and security concerns as it’s integrated into the daily technologies we use. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to the space, this episode provides insights into the exciting future of WebAssembly and its impact on modern software development. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to WebAssembly Unleashed 01:10 The Origins of WebAssembly 01:26 Google's Native Client and ASM.js 03:24 The Rise of WebAssembly 06:33 The Limitations of JavaScript 08:23 WebAssembly's Key Players and Timeline 12:30 WebAssembly System Interface (WASI) 17:10 WebAssembly's Evolution and Future 23:33 WebAssembly in Real-World Applications 25:50 WebAssembly's Impact on User Experience 28:14 Addressing WebAssembly's Criticisms 30:32 Security in WebAssembly 32:30 The Future of WebAssembly 37:55 Reflections and Closing Thoughts For more from F5's Office of the CTO visit the following sites: Blogs - https://www.f5.com/company/octo Reports - https://www.f5.com/services/resources/reports Meet Your Hosts: Joel Moses | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelmoses/ | https://community.f5.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/398372 Oscar Spencer | https://twitter.com/oscar_spen | https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarspen/ Matthew Yacobucci | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-yacobucci-323b4b2/