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