Overview
This course teaches learners how to get started with AssemblyScript, a TypeScript-based language that compiles into WebAssembly. The learning outcomes include installing AssemblyScript, writing code, unit testing, and running WebAssembly in Node.js. The course covers topics such as scaffolding a project, understanding generated WebAssembly, and optimizing code. The intended audience is individuals experienced in JavaScript or TypeScript who want to delve into WebAssembly development.
Syllabus
- Intro
- Scaffolding an AssemblyScript project
- Understanding the scaffolded project
- Coding your first AssemblyScript code
- Compiling your AssemblyScript
- Looking at the generated WebAssembly WASM
- Unit Testing your WebAssembly
- Optimized and Unoptimized WebAssembly
- Running your WebAssembly in NodeJS
- Outro
Taught by
Chris Hay