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# WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing


- **Date:** Friday, Jul 19, 2024
- **Time:** 13:40–14:10 (30 min)
- **Room:** STAGE 9 (600)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing)

## Description

In this talk, we will explore how WebAssembly (Wasm) is poised to become a major player in the future of cloud computing. Wasm is a binary format that can be compiled from many different languages and run on a variety of operating systems and architectures. Its near-native performance, portability, and security make it an ideal solution for addressing the challenges of distributed application development, deployment, and maintenance.

One of the fastest-growing Cloud Native trends is the adoption of Wasm, with projects such as Docker+Wasm launched with a partnership between Docker and the CNCF’s Wasm runtime WasmEdge. Wasm's efficiency and speed make it ideal for on-demand scaling, while its sandboxed environment and deny-by-default approach to granting access to capabilities provide enhanced safety and security.

We will delve into the key value propositions offered by Wasm and how it can help address the challenges posed by the new cloud era, including security concerns.

## Speaker

### [Edo](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@edo)

Developer Relations Engineer @ SparkFabrik


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- [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/161-webassembly) — Önder Ceylan
- [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/145-unleashing-the-full) — Andrew Wafaa
- [Generative AI power on the web: making web apps smarter with WebGPU and WebNN](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/447-generative-ai-power) — Christian Liebel
- [Rust Beyond Systems: Revolutionizing Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/267-rust-beyond-systems) — Patrick Koss