Taylor Thomas explains how Krustlet runs WebAssembly modules in Kubernetes and why it’s a promising option for the future of server side applications.

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Timestamps

[@00:55] - Kubernetes[@07:37] - WebAssembly[@12:06] - WebAssembly Runtimes and WASI Specification[@15:42] - WebAssembly vs Containers vs Native Binaries[@25:11] - Krustlet and the case for writing it in Rust[@30:52] - Missing APIs in WASI[@33:38] - Wascc vs Wasmtime runtimes[@38:15] - Rust ecosystem for Kubernetes and WebAssembly[@40:23] - Comparing other languages to Rust[@45:09] - Rust learning curve, experiences as a beginner[@53:16] - Next steps for Krustlet and WebAssembly

Referenced Resources

KrustletKubernetesOpen Container InitiativeWebAssemblyWASIWasmtimewaSCCWebAssembly meets Kubernetes with KrustletIntroducing Krustlet, the WebAssembly KubeletKubernetes: A Rusty FriendshipThe Safety Boat: Kubernetes and RustA Heaping Helping of Stacks

Credits

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Jeremy Jung

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Jeremy Jung

Hosts: Jeremy Jung

Guests: Taylor Thomas