The Cloudcast

WASM, Developer Experiences and Kubernetes

Jun 26, 2024

Matt Butcher, CEO at @FermyonTech talks about WASM evolution, Kubernetes, and Developer Experiences. Topics include WASM as a PaaS platform, lessons learned in PaaS, WASM in CNCF communities, and transitioning to WebAssembly from containers. They also discuss challenges in moving to the cloud, serverless computing evolution, and the evolution of technologies in Platform as a Service.

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Matt Butcher

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Quick takeaways

WebAssembly enables faster serverless functions and container compatibility, reducing costs.

Developer experiences are evolving to simplify options and enhance efficiency for building platforms effectively.

Deep dives

WebAssembly as a Game Changer for Cloud Computing

WebAssembly is revolutionizing cloud computing by making it easier for developers to translate business needs into technology. With its ultra-fast startup time and compatibility across different platforms, WebAssembly offers a new path for building serverless functions side by side with containers, increasing performance and reducing costs.

Intro

4min

Exploring Challenges Faced in Moving to the Cloud and Kubernetes

2min

Transitioning from Containers to WebAssembly: Challenges and Evolution

10min

Evolution of Technologies and Challenges in Platform as a Service

11min

Exploring Serverless Computing Evolution and Development Practices

4min

Evolution of WebAssembly in the CNCF Ecosystem

14min

Matt Butcher (@technosophos, CEO at @FermyonTech) talks about the evolution of WASM, the relationship with Kubernetes, and managing Developer Experiences with platforms.

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Fermyon (homepage)
Fermyon Open Source
Building Apps with WebAssembly (Cloudcast Eps. 633)
Kubernetes is (not) a cost optimization problem (InfoWeek)

Topic 1 - Welcome back to the show. It’s been a couple of years since the last time you were on. Great to have you back. For anyone that didn’t listen to that show, or doesn’t know you, give us a quick update on your background.

Topic 2 - Let’s begin by talking about the Web Assembly community and the work around the open source project. Where does it stand today, what are the main focus areas?

Topic 3 - Fermyon delivers WASM as a PaaS platform and is focused on “serverless” delivery for applications. You’ve got a background in PaaS; what lessons have we learned about PaaS and what’s changed over the years?

Topic 4 - A couple years ago, Web Assembly (WASM) was on the short-list of “Hot” topics at KubeCon, even though it just launched. Fast forward to 2024, and it feels like it’s hard to get visibility on anything that isn’t called AI. How is WASM navigating the CNCF communities these days?

Topic 5 - WASM has an interesting relationship with Kubernetes. How do you think about the relationship? What do people get right, and what do they keep getting wrong?

Topic 6 - What are some of the interesting use-cases people are using WASM for thess days?

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The Cloudcast

WASM, Developer Experiences and Kubernetes

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

WebAssembly as a Game Changer for Cloud Computing

The Evolution of Developer Experience in the Cloud

WebAssembly's Critical Mass and Expansion

Navigating the CNCF Landscape with WebAssembly

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