Enabling Kubernetes to get first-class support for running Spin WebAssembly applications, so you can run your apps far more efficiently, and with higher density across any processing architecture, in your Kubernetes cluster.

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Introducing SpinKube and Fermyon Platform for Kubernetes, which provide first-class support for running WebAssembly applications in Kubernetes. SpinKube streamlines the development and operation of these applications, while Fermyon Platform allows for increased application density and cost reduction.

Introducing SpinKube and Fermyon Platform for Kubernetes

A look back at where we are with Spin and WebAssembly

Why do we need Spin WebAssembly applications in Kubernetes?

<p>This might not be understood by many people yet, but Wasm is going to be the next step in cloud computing. Servers &gt; VMs &gt; containers &gt; FaaS (JavaScript, Python etc.) &gt; Wasm.
I mean: with a cold start of less than 2 ms, scaling up and especially down to zero is a no-brainer.</p>
