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


Krustlet
Kubernetes
Open Container Initiative
WebAssembly
WASI
Wasmtime
waSCC
WebAssembly meets Kubernetes with Krustlet
Introducing Krustlet, the WebAssembly Kubelet
Kubernetes: A Rusty Friendship
The Safety Boat: Kubernetes and Rust
A 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