How to Stand on the Shoulders of Giants: Our Journey of Open Sourcing Open Service Mesh

Overview

Explore the journey of open-sourcing Open Service Mesh in this 40-minute Linux Foundation conference talk. Delve into the concept of service mesh, its definition, and recipe. Learn about the Service Mesh Interface (SMI) and its significance. Discover the features and inner workings of Open Service Mesh, followed by a live demonstration. Gain insights into the design principles, lessons learned during development, and the process of preparing for open-sourcing. Understand the motivations behind open-sourcing and the long-term changes it brings. Conclude with valuable closing thoughts on leveraging existing knowledge and collaborating with the global community in open-source projects.

Syllabus

Introduction
Agenda
What is a Service Mesh
Service Mesh Definition
Service Mesh Recipe
What is SMI
What does SMI mean
Open Service Mesh
Open Service Mesh Features
Under the Hood
Summary
Demonstration
Demo
Open Service Mesh Design
Lessons Learned
Preparing to Open Source
Why Open Source
Long Term Changes
Closing Thoughts