Dear TOC,
On behalf of TAG Runtime, we would like to propose a new working group dedicated to Wasm. The community members have come together to produce a proposal for the Working Group. We would like to inform you of the proposal and request the TOC's approval to formalize and launch the working group.
Kindly find the WG Charter PR: cncf/tag-runtime#71
Background
WebAssembly, commonly known as Wasm, refers to a compact binary instruction format utilized by a stack-based virtual machine. Its primary purpose is to serve as a versatile compilation target for programming languages, enabling seamless deployment of applications for both client-side and server-side environments.
In the context of cloud-native, and with the presence of a Wasm runtime, the portability and versatility of Wasm allow users to run workloads in a diverse set of environments in both a centralized location and at the edge, including but not limited to VMs running a single docker daemon, Kubernetes cluster, and any other compatible workload orchestrator.
Mission Statement
The Wasm working group focuses on topics of running Wasm workloads across the edge, Kubernetes, and other cloud-native projects. The primary mission is to enable Wasm to be a first-class alternative to running such workloads. The secondary mission is to ensure Wasm is integrated and evolved across all cloud-native projects. We do so by promoting the adoption and usage of WebAssembly by providing resources, best practices, and tools that enable end users to utilize its unique benefits.
Scope
The working group is interested in all topics related to building Wasm artifacts, packaging and distribution, and developing solutions that embrace Wasm, including:
- Developing and adjusting infrastructure for Wasm deployments. The cloud-native modifications to meet Wasm conditions.
- Development and configuration of wasm-specific workloads. How do we start working with Wasm? How do we write, deploy, test, and debug our workloads in Wasm environments? How do we empower Wasm to those specific ML/AI workloads with a wide variety of AI HW accelerators?
- Cloud-native DevOps practices for Wasm environments. How do we operate our workloads in Wasm deployment scenarios? Typical DevOps and Observability topics need to be adjusted to Wasm environments.
- Interoperability with other deployment types. Wasm workloads should be able to run in a pod alongside containers seamlessly.
- Security - Understanding, documenting, and educating folks on the security considerations of their WASM and WASI workloads and how to integrate WASM runtimes into their projects safely.
- Wasm artifacts - guide and document container registry storage structures to provide a basis for compatibility for container runtimes.
Deliverables
The working group will build collaboration, knowledge, and projects in the Wasm space, including:
- Publications, presentations, and whitepapers on interesting topics - the group will stay ahead of the current technology trends and provide material on the latest innovative topics in the space.
- Example architectures and demos - provides well-documented use cases using existing projects and demos that can be used as starting points for future projects.
Standards, tests, and certifications - the working group will investigate if it is possible to certify solutions in well-defined domains against known criteria.
- WebAssembly ecosystem proposals - provide updates on the different open proposals and how they benefit the ecosystem. Collaborate and align with the community on current and new proposals.
- Metrics - provides guidelines for project planning in terms of resource usage.
- Ecosystem updates - provides updates on the landscape of cloud-native projects on the Wasm at conferences, in publications, and to the Runtime TAG.
- Vertical Use Cases - provide documentation or code implementation of cloud-native wasm use cases in certain vertical scenarios (network, database, AI, embedding a Wasm runtime, etc.)
We would happily discuss or answer questions about the Wasm WG with you async or in the next TOC.
@raravena80 , @nikhita
Best Regards,
TAG-Runtime chairs
Dear TOC,
On behalf of TAG Runtime, we would like to propose a new working group dedicated to Wasm. The community members have come together to produce a proposal for the Working Group. We would like to inform you of the proposal and request the TOC's approval to formalize and launch the working group.
Kindly find the WG Charter PR: cncf/tag-runtime#71
Background
WebAssembly, commonly known as Wasm, refers to a compact binary instruction format utilized by a stack-based virtual machine. Its primary purpose is to serve as a versatile compilation target for programming languages, enabling seamless deployment of applications for both client-side and server-side environments.
In the context of cloud-native, and with the presence of a Wasm runtime, the portability and versatility of Wasm allow users to run workloads in a diverse set of environments in both a centralized location and at the edge, including but not limited to VMs running a single docker daemon, Kubernetes cluster, and any other compatible workload orchestrator.
Mission Statement
The Wasm working group focuses on topics of running Wasm workloads across the edge, Kubernetes, and other cloud-native projects. The primary mission is to enable Wasm to be a first-class alternative to running such workloads. The secondary mission is to ensure Wasm is integrated and evolved across all cloud-native projects. We do so by promoting the adoption and usage of WebAssembly by providing resources, best practices, and tools that enable end users to utilize its unique benefits.
Scope
The working group is interested in all topics related to building Wasm artifacts, packaging and distribution, and developing solutions that embrace Wasm, including:
Deliverables
The working group will build collaboration, knowledge, and projects in the Wasm space, including:
Standards, tests, and certifications - the working group will investigate if it is possible to certify solutions in well-defined domains against known criteria.
We would happily discuss or answer questions about the Wasm WG with you async or in the next TOC.
@raravena80 , @nikhita
Best Regards,
TAG-Runtime chairs