Learn WASMCLOUD with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Practical Examples
Edge caching service with actor modules
IoT sensor aggregator using lattice messaging
Serverless HTTP function with logging provider
Composable microservices for e-commerce backend
Real-time event processing with distributed actors
Troubleshooting
Ensure host runtime is running and reachable
Verify capability providers are correctly registered
Check actor claims for permission issues
Inspect host logs for runtime errors
Confirm Wasm module compatibility with host version
Testing Guide
Unit test actor logic locally
Use wasmCloud CLI to run host integration tests
Test messaging and capabilities in isolated environment
Simulate lattice with multiple hosts for distributed behavior
Check actor permissions and claims in sandboxed runtime
Deployment Options
Deploy on local host for development
Containerized host in Kubernetes or Docker
Multi-host lattice for cloud or edge deployment
Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for automatic actor deployment
Host on hybrid cloud environments for multi-region scalability
Tools Ecosystem
wasmCloud CLI for deployment and monitoring
wasmCloud Host runtime
Capability providers (HTTP, Redis, NATS, etc.)
SDKs for multiple languages
WebAssembly toolchains (Rust, AssemblyScript, Go, TinyGo, etc.)
Integrations
HTTP and gRPC APIs via capability providers
Message brokers like NATS
Databases via storage providers
Cloud services via custom providers
IoT devices via MQTT and edge providers
Productivity Tips
Modularize actors for reuse
Use capability providers wisely to minimize coupling
Leverage wasmCloud CLI for quick deployment
Optimize Wasm binaries for size and performance
Document actor capabilities and claims clearly
Challenges
Debugging distributed actors
Complexity in multi-host lattices
Understanding capability-based security
Tooling less mature than mainstream frameworks
Cross-language actor integration