Day Two DevOps D2DO275: WebAssembly – The Next Big Thing?
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Jun 11, 2025 Michael Levan, a consultant and WebAssembly trainer, breaks down the fascinating world of WASM. He explains its origins and how various programming languages compile to bytecode. Delving into server-side use, he discusses porting applications and the importance of security and performance. Levan highlights the potential of AI integration and anticipates a significant shift towards broader server-side adoption by 2028. His insights reveal how consulting provides a unique look at the intersection of emerging tech and real-world practices.
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Consulting Reveals A Tech Bubble
- Consulting exposes Michael Levan to the gap between social-media trends and enterprise reality.
- He removed 'cloud native' from his consulting materials because many enterprises still only know 'cloud'.
Legacy Systems Still Demand Old Skills
- Michael recounts having to dust off old Windows Server and AD skills for a client project.
- Legacy enterprise systems still require decades-old knowledge and remain common in many shops.
Use Language Tooling To Port Apps
- Use language-specific toolchains (TinyGo, Rust toolchains, TypeScript libraries) to port or compile apps to WASM.
- Expect some rework; porting often requires intent to target WASM, not a simple build change.