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