Debugging CNI Plugins with Style and Aplomb

Explore advanced techniques for debugging Container Network Interface (CNI) plugins in this 34-minute conference talk from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2022. Delve into the complexities of CNI debugging with Red Hat experts Douglas Smith and Daniel Mellado Area as they share their toolbox for analyzing and resolving CNI plugin issues in production environments. Learn to use essential tools like cnitool and dummy CNI plugins, enhance logging practices, and inspect real-time plugin crashes. Discover architectural strategies for improved debuggability, including thin vs. thick plugin programming patterns. Gain valuable insights into handling user reports without direct system access and streamline your CNI plugin development process.