WebAssembly from the Ground Up
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- #Compiler
- #Programming
- #WebAssembly
- WebAssembly is explored through a hands-on approach, focusing on its instruction set and module format.
- The book guides readers in building a compiler for a simple programming language (Wafer) that targets WebAssembly, using JavaScript and Ohm for parsing.
- No prior compiler expertise is needed; the book provides all necessary code step by step.
- Includes 15 chapters of technical content plus two bonus chapters, with full MIT-licensed source code available for each milestone.
- Targeted at experienced programmers with intermediate JavaScript knowledge, but no prior compiler experience is required.
- The book aims to demystify compiler writing and WebAssembly, making complex topics accessible.
- Endorsements highlight the book's practical approach to understanding WebAssembly's binary representation.