eBPF & Cilium for Platform Engineers
What eBPF Actually Is
Everyone says eBPF is 'programmable kernel' and 'the future of infrastructure,' but few engineers can explain what it actually is. Let's fix that: eBPF lets you run sandboxed programs inside the Linux kernel without changing kernel source or loading modules.
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
Explain what eBPF is to a senior engineer who's never used it. Why is running sandboxed programs in the kernel such a big deal for infrastructure?
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