KernelScript eBPF-centric programming language
9 months ago
- #KernelScript
- #Programming
- #eBPF
- KernelScript is a beta domain-specific programming language for eBPF-centric development.
- It unifies eBPF, userspace, and kernelspace development in a single codebase.
- Aims to simplify Linux kernel customization and application-specific optimization.
- Addresses challenges in writing eBPF programs like manual memory management and complex build systems.
- Provides features like single-file multi-target compilation and automatic tail call orchestration.
- Supports all major eBPF program types with typed contexts.
- Includes a rich type system designed for systems programming.
- Offers built-in support for all eBPF map types.
- Features clean function syntax with helper function support.
- Enables modern control flow with pattern matching.
- Can coordinate multiple eBPF programs.
- Compiles to eBPF C code and userspace programs with a complete automated toolchain.
- Includes examples and comprehensive documentation for easy onboarding.