WebAssembly's Journey Beyond the Browser

Explore WebAssembly's evolution from browser technology to a powerful cloud-native development tool in this 19-minute conference talk by Matthew Flug at DevConf.US 2025. Discover why Wasm is being rapidly adopted in cloud-native environments, from building lightweight microservices to creating secure sandboxable systems within service meshes. Learn about WebAssembly's key advantages including portability, performance, and security through industry data and real-world use cases that demonstrate its practical applications. Understand how Wasm fits into modern platform and application architectures and gain insights into how it compares to traditional technologies like Kubernetes and containers. Gain a comprehensive understanding of WebAssembly's role in contemporary ecosystems and how it can enhance your cloud-native development practices, whether you're new to Wasm or looking to expand your knowledge of its capabilities beyond web browsers.