Life Without Sidecars - Is eBPF's Promise Too Good to Be True?

This talk explores the potential of eBPF to revolutionize service meshes by eliminating the need for sidecar proxies. The presenter, Zahari Dichev from Buoyant, delves into the promises and limitations of eBPF in the context of service mesh functionalities like observability, reliability, and security. The discussion also examines alternative deployment models and argues for the continued relevance and advantages of the sidecar pattern.