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The Kubernetes of Lambda

Jun 29, 2024

Bailey Hayes and Taylor Thomas from Cosmonic discuss WebAssembly Standard Interfaces (WASI) and portable interfaces trade-offs. They explore the evolution of technologies like Function as a Service and WebAssembly, emphasizing the advantages of using Wasm Cloud for deployment within Kubernetes. The podcast delves into the implementation of WebAssembly components in Kubernetes, highlighting their advantages over Java microservices and their applicability in event-driven architectures.

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Quick takeaways

Wasm Cloud simplifies microservice maintenance by leveraging WebAssembly for rapid deployment and cold start issue resolution.

The Bytecode Alliance collaborates with industry leaders to enhance WebAssembly security through modular APIs and capability-driven design.

Focusing on interfaces rather than implementations in Wasm Cloud empowers developers to streamline development processes and enhance flexibility.

Deep dives

Wasm Cloud - Innovating the Future of Applications

Wasm Cloud offers a platform focusing on building applications efficiently after recognizing the need to simplify maintaining fleets of microservices. By leveraging WebAssembly technology, the platform allows for seamless deployment of components that solve the cold start issue, ensuring rapid startup times. This approach prioritizes resiliency, scalability, and flexibility, catering to enterprise-level clients such as banks and telcos.

Intro

2min

Nostalgia for Old Computers and Exploring Web Assembly

5min

Thriving Open Source Communities and Sponsorship with Neon

7min

Evolution of Wazzy .2 Component Model for WebAssembly

13min

Exploring WebAssembly in Event-Driven Architecture and Kubernetes

18min

Evolution of Technologies and App-centric Platforms

12min

Diving into Wazzum and Retool for Internal Software Development

5min

Exploring WebAssembly, RFCs, and White Papers in Tech

13min

Building a Foundation in Networking for Cloud Technology

2min

Bailey Hayes & Taylor Thomas from Cosmonic join the show for a look at WebAssembly Standard Interfaces (WASI) and trade-offs for portable interfaces.

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Featuring:

Bailey Hayes – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn
Taylor Thomas – Twitter, GitHub
Justin Garrison – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn
Autumn Nash – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn

Show Notes:

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