We Rebuilt the Linux MicroVM Stack on Apple Silicon

Engineers at Encore have developed 'crackling', a tool that allows them to run Linux microVMs on Apple Silicon by bridging the gap between Firecracker and Apple's Virtualization.framework. This solution enables developers to maintain production-like environments on their local macOS machines.
Why it matters
This technical achievement improves developer productivity and environment parity for teams working with containerized and virtualized infrastructure.
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