WebAssembly beyond the Web: A Review for the Edge-Cloud Continuum

Cloud computing; Edge computing; Heterogeneity; IoT; Runtimes; WebAssembly; Centralized architecture; Cloud computing environments; Cloud-computing; Datacenter; Edge clouds; Webassembly; Artificial Intelligence; Computer Networks and Communications; Computer Science Applications; Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

Abstract :

[en] The cloud computing environment has changed over the past years, transitioning from a centralized architecture including big data centers to a dispersed and heterogeneous architecture that incorporates edge followed by device and processing units. This transformation calls for a cross-platform, interoperable solution, a feature that WebAssembly (Wasm) offers. Wasm can be used as a compact and effective representation of server-less functions or micro-services deployment at the cloud edge. In heterogeneous edge settings, where various hardware and software systems might be employed, this is especially crucial. Developers can create applications that can operate on any Wasm-compatible device without spending time worrying about platform-specific challenges by using a common runtime environment.In this survey, we indicate the main challenges and opportunities for Wasm runtimes in the edge-cloud continuum, such as performance optimisation, security, and interoperability with other programming languages and platforms. We provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of Wasm outside the web, including possible standardization efforts and best practices for using these runtimes, thus serving as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field.

Research center :

Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) > SEDAN - Service and Data Management in Distributed Systems

Disciplines :

Computer science

Author, co-author :

KAKATI, Sangeeta ^✱; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > SEDAN

BRORSSON, Mats Håkan ^✱; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > SEDAN

^✱ These authors have contributed equally to this work.

External co-authors :

Language :

English

Title :

WebAssembly beyond the Web: A Review for the Edge-Cloud Continuum

Publication date :

07 August 2023

Event name :

2023 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Technologies (CONIT)

Event place :

Hubli, Ind

Event date :

23-06-2023 => 25-06-2023

By request :

Yes

Audience :

International

Main work title :

2023 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Technologies, CONIT 2023

Publisher :

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

ISBN/EAN :

9798350338607

Pages :

Peer reviewed :

Peer reviewed

Additional URL :

http://xplorestaging.ieee.org/ielx7/10205372/10205375/10205816.pdf?arnumber=10205816

Name of the research project :

U-AGR-7134 - BRIDGES2021/IS/16327771 ACE5G Proximus (01/02/2022 - 31/01/2025) - BRORSSON Mats Hakan

Funding number :

16327771

Funding text :

This work has been partly funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) under contract number 16327771 and has been supported by Proximus Luxembourg SA.

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