WebAssembly Unleashed

Join Joel Moses, Oscar Spencer, and Matt Yacobucci as they discuss the latest news and recent developments in WebAssembly, such as Zig 0.140 and projects like running Linux inside a PDF file. This episode features special guest Nick Fitzgerald, a notable contributor to WasmTime and CraneLift, who explains the concept of garbage collection in programming. The discussion covers  garbage collection in the context of WebAssembly, diving into algorithms, their implications, and challenges in implementation. They also touch upon the future of WebAssembly in embedded systems and the broader applications of these technologies in various programming languages like Java and Python. Don't miss this engaging and informative episode!

 A Unified Theory of Garbage Collection paper: https://courses.cs.washington.edu/courses/cse590p/05au/p50-bacon.pdf

Creators and Guests

Host
Joel Moses
Distinguished Engineer & VP, Strategic Engineering at F5. Joel has over 30 years of industry experience in cybersecurity and networking fields. Prior to joining F5, he designed large scale security and infrastructure architectures for consulting clients and served as the lead US Security and Infrastructure Architect for one of the largest accounting/consulting firms in the world. At F5, he is a founding member of the Office of the CTO, and is principally responsible for advanced research, intellectual property, proof-of-concepts, and strategic studies related to security, hardware, and cloud technologies. He holds several US patents related to encryption techniques.
Host
Matthew Yacobucci
Architect and Wasm enthusiast, Matt is an experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the distributed computing and networking industries. He's professional skilled in Linux, Go, Container Orchestration Systems, Concurrency, Agile Methodologies, and Lunch.
Host
Oscar Spencer
Principal Engineer with F5, Co-author of the Grain programming language, and TSC Director for the Bytecode Alliance, Oscar is passionate about advancing the future of WebAssembly.

What is WebAssembly Unleashed?

Welcome to WebAssembly Unleashed, your monthly dive into the dynamic world of WebAssembly (Wasm). Join F5’s Joel Moses, Oscar Spencer, and Wasm enthusiast Matthew Yacobucci as they unpack the potential, challenges, and innovations within the Wasm ecosystem.

Designed for architects, practitioners, technologists, and Wasm enthusiasts, episodes offer:

Insightful discussions on Wasm advancements.
Practical tips for seamless integration into projects.
Interviews with influential figures shaping the Wasm landscape.
Strategies for maximizing the potential of WebAssembly.

Subscribe now and stay abreast of the latest in Wasm development. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the field, WebAssembly Unleashed is your ticket to unlocking the full power of this revolutionary technology. Tune in for a deep dive into the limitless possibilities of WebAssembly.