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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Tech stack
scala
Domain
infrastructurecloud
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Scalacontainer runtimesOpenWhisk architecture
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
10
Research direction
This issue proposes adding a Firecracker based container factory to OpenWhisk. To start, study the existing container factory implementations (Docker, Kubernetes) in the OpenWhisk codebase, particularly the factory interfaces and lifecycle management. Then research Firecracker's microVM API and how it can be integrated. The issue has no linked PRs or assignees, so it is available. Focus on understanding the requirements for a new factory and the Firecracker quickstart guide.
add firecracker container factory implementation · apache/openwhisk#4301 | Good First Issue