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Exploring P4 Programmability and Networking Advances
This chapter discusses the significance of P4 programmability in networking, focusing on AMD's new technologies like switches and NICs. It highlights the challenges of developing an open-source P4 compiler and speculates on the impact of Intel's discontinuation of the Tofino line. The conversation also covers advancements in PCIe lanes and device training in relation to different processor architectures, emphasizing the importance of a vertically integrated system for optimizing network performance.