Building an Efficient Service Mesh: Merbridge's Innovations in eBPF Implementation and Istio Ambient

Explore the innovative approach to building efficient service meshes through Merbridge's implementation of eBPF and Istio Ambient. Delve into the recent developments in the Istio community, including the introduction of Ambient mode at KubeCon EU and its anticipated general availability in version 1.20. Examine the challenges faced by Istio's Ambient mode in various CNI environments and the limitations of its eBPF redirection. Learn how Merbridge, one of the pioneering projects utilizing eBPF to replace iptables for accelerated service mesh implementation, has adapted to address these issues. Discover Merbridge's expanded support for mainstream service mesh products such as Kuma, OSM, and Linkerd2 following its inclusion in the CNCF. Gain insights into Merbridge's contributions and how they enhance the overall service mesh experience for users.