172: How WebAssembly is Enabling the Third Wave of Cloud Compute with Matt Butcher of Fermyon Technologies
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Containers: Efficient, Lightweight, and Suitable for Long-Running Server Processes
Containers are like a compact version of an operating system, including only the necessary files, system libraries, and the binary required for an application. They are ideal for long-running processes such as web servers and microservices, making them easier to build and package. Containers are much smaller in size compared to virtual machine images, allowing for efficient deployment and movement. They are particularly well-suited for long-running server processes. However, for serverless computing where quick start-up and shut-down are crucial, the typical container takes about a dozen seconds to start, while a typical virtual machine takes a couple of minutes.
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