Cloud-Native WebAssembly: Containerization on the Edge

Explore the potential of WebAssembly (WASM) as a lightweight alternative to Linux containers for cloud-native applications in edge computing scenarios. Delve into how WASM addresses the limitations of traditional containers in edge networks, devices, and SaaS environments. Learn about the integration of WASM into the container ecosystem through projects like WasmEdge Runtime and crun, enabling seamless management alongside Linux containers. Discover the process of using container tools such as CRI-O and containerd to launch WASM images, and understand how edge-optimized Kubernetes distributions like KubeEdge, SuperEdge, and OpenYurt can effectively manage WASM applications. Gain insights into the future of containerization and its impact on edge computing in this informative conference talk presented by Michael Yuan from Second State.