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eBPF's Powerful Evolution
- eBPF started as an extended Berkeley Packet Filter primarily for network packet filtering.
- It evolved into a powerful tool to run safe programs inside the kernel for observability, security, and networking.
eBPF Benefits for Normal Users
- Most users benefit from eBPF transparently via tools without writing any eBPF code.
- eBPF enables high-performance observability and security features embedded in the kernel safely.
Cilium and eBPF Development Synergy
- Cilium and eBPF were developed together with major contributions from a core kernel maintainer.
- This partnership helped make eBPF capabilities ideal for modern networking and security.