Let me first explain why I decided to submit a patch… Recently, I was working on a research project that utilized the DPDK framework. During the process, I realized that the framework’s driver did not implement all the functionalities specified by the network card. Since one particular functionality, the “launch time feature”, was essential for my work,…
In the dynamic world of software development, where innovation and skill merge to push the boundaries of technology, Sean Cummings stands as a bright example as a new contributor to DPDK. Currently working as a Student Assistant in Scientific Networking at ESnet, Sean is carving his path in the field of high-performance networking, a journey…
Introduction In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK), developers and contributors play a pivotal role in shaping its future. One such influential figure is Akhil Goyal, whose journey through the realms of DPDK has not only contributed to its growth but also exemplifies the spirit of open-source collaboration. This…
In this edition of our developer spotlight, we had the privilege of speaking with Anatoly Burakov, a foundational and key contributor to the DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit). This spotlight explores Anatoly's unique journey into software development, his role at Intel, and his significant contributions to the DPDK community. From Music to Technology: A Unique…
At its core, the profession of software development transcends the mere formulation of commands for machines; it's a unique language, an outlet for modernization, and a conduit for creativity. The career path of Maxime Coquelin, a senior software engineer at Red Hat and a key contributor to the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) project, serves…
A new major release, DPDK 22.11, is now available: https://fast.dpdk.org/rel/dpdk-22.11.tar.xz It was a comfortable release cycle, with: 1387 commits from 193 authors 1902 files changed, 137224 insertions(+), 61256 deletions(-) The branch 22.11 should be supported for at least two years, maybe more, making it recommended for system integration and deployment. The new major ABI version…
Brief Summary of Governing Board Minutes from 8/23/22 We did have a quorum present for this meeting, with 8 governing board representatives present. Introduction: As chair, Jim St. Leger called the meeting to order and welcomed Daniel Havey of Microsoft as Doug Stamper's interim replacement. Changes in Representation: Jim St. Leger announced that he will be departing DPDK as…
The latest DPDK release, 22.07, is now available: https://fast.dpdk.org/rel/dpdk-22.07.tar.xz As is atypical, this Summer release is quite small: 1021 commits from 177 authors 1149 files changed, 77256 insertions(+), 26288 deletions(-) There are no plans to start a maintenance branch for 22.07. This version is ABI-compatible with 21.11 and 22.03. New features include: initial RISC-V…
