This Kubernetes Podcast from Google features an interview with William Morgan, CEO of Buoyant (the company behind Linkerd), a service mesh. The podcast begins with news updates on Red Hat's connectivity link, KubeCon schedules, and the open-source project KubeZonit. The interview then delves into Linkerd's architecture, highlighting its simplicity and operational ease compared to other service meshes. Morgan discusses the evolution of Linkerd, from its initial per-node proxies to its current microproxy architecture written in Rust, emphasizing the importance of security and operational simplicity. Finally, the conversation touches upon the challenges of balancing open-source development with business sustainability, particularly in light of recent economic shifts in the tech industry.
