Redpanda introduces a solution to streamline the cumbersome process of data transformations in stream processing through its Redpanda Data Transforms, powered by WebAssembly (Wasm). This feature allows engineers to perform in-broker data transformations seamlessly, eliminating the need for extensive data movement between storage and compute systems. By embedding the Wasmtime engine directly into its architecture, Redpanda enables engineers to execute custom code directly on data within its environment, akin to how JavaScript revolutionized web development by allowing code execution on user devices. This approach allows for efficient, auditable, and high-performance data processing, supporting business practices like GDPR compliance. With client-side tooling and SDKs, users can easily write and deploy transformations, with Redpanda managing the execution and providing metrics. The system also ensures reliability through offset management, enabling smooth recovery from potential failures. Redpanda Data Transforms is currently available in beta for Redpanda Cloud users, offering a transformative approach to handling real-time streaming data.