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DESCRIPTION:The Extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) has emerged as a pow
 erful and transformative technology\, fundamentally changing how we instru
 ment\, observe\, and secure modern computing systems. This talk will provi
 de a comprehensive introduction to eBPF\, starting with a clear explanatio
 n of what it is – a virtual machine within the Linux kernel that allows 
 for the safe execution of user-defined programs without modifying kernel s
 ource code or loading kernel modules. We will then delve into its core com
 ponents\, including eBPF programs\, maps\, and helpers\, illustrating how 
 these elements interact to enable dynamic and efficient kernel-level funct
 ionality. A key focus will be on differentiating eBPF-based instrumentatio
 n from traditional methods. We will highlight why eBPF is inherently light
 er-weight\, offering significantly reduced overhead compared to convention
 al approaches like agents or code modification. Furthermore\, we will expl
 ore eBPF's unique capability to instrument virtually any language or appli
 cation running on a system\, regardless of its original programming langua
 ge or runtime\, by leveraging its deep insights into kernel events and sys
 tem calls. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of eBPF's architectur
 e\, its practical advantages for observability and security\, and its pote
 ntial to unlock unprecedented levels of system introspection and control
DTSTAMP:20260311T010811Z
LOCATION:101 (Capacity 48)
SUMMARY:eBPF: Revolutionizing Observability and Telemetry for Modern Applic
 ations - Mike Dame\, Eric Horsman
URL:https://pretalx.devconf.info/devconf-us-2025/talk/WUPNKU/
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