eBPF & Cilium for Platform Engineers
The Verifier and Safety
Running arbitrary code in the kernel sounds terrifying, one bug could crash the whole machine. The eBPF verifier is what makes it safe, and understanding it explains both eBPF's power and its constraints.
The Concept Explained
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How It Works
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Practical Application
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Tradeoffs and Decision Framework
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Common Mistakes
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INTERVIEW QUESTION
How does the eBPF verifier make it safe to run code in the kernel? What constraints does it impose, and why can't eBPF programs contain unbounded loops?
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