UX Matters - Switching to GAMMA Without Ruining Your Reputation

UX Matters - Switching to GAMMA Without Ruining Your Reputation

Explore the implementation of the GAMMA specification in service mesh technology through this informative conference talk. Delve into Linkerd's transition from using ServiceProfile resources to adopting Gateway API resources for east-west traffic configuration. Gain insights into the challenges and design considerations involved in switching between different APIs while maintaining feature parity, backward compatibility, and user experience. Learn how Linkerd maintainer Matei approaches the GAMMA specification in Rust- and Go-based controllers, as well as the Linkerd data plane proxy. Discover valuable lessons applicable to various service mesh implementations beyond Linkerd-specific APIs.