apache/openwhisk

add firecracker container factory implementation

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#4,301 opened on Feb 21, 2019

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Description

openwhisk supports container factory implementations using docker directly, kubernetes, mesos, and soon YARN.

we should consider adding a firecracker implementation - https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/firecracker

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Research direction
Study the existing container factory implementations (Docker, Kubernetes) and the Firecracker API to design a new Firecracker based factory. Focus on the container factory interface in OpenWhisk and how to invoke Firecracker microVMs.
Tech stack
scala
Domain
backendcloud
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
ScalaOpenWhiskFirecracker concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40