eBPF kernel tracing illustration

Mastering eBPF for Kernel-Level Tracing: Techniques and Real-World Patterns

Learn how to harness eBPF programs to safely instrument the kernel, collect metrics, and build low‑overhead tracing pipelines.

October 14, 2026 · 9 min · 1812 words · martinuke0
Abstract visualization of kernel tracing with eBPF

Inside eBPF: Tracing Kernel Events with Minimal Overhead

eBPF programs run directly in the kernel, letting you attach tracing probes to hundreds of events without modifying kernel source or paying the cost of traditional tracing tools.

October 2, 2026 · 11 min · 2270 words · martinuke0
A conceptual diagram of the eBPF verifier pipeline inside the Linux kernel

Deep Dive into eBPF Program Verification in the Linux Kernel

An in-depth look at the eBPF program verifier — the component that makes it safe to run untrusted bytecode inside the Linux kernel, covering its architecture, type system, and real-world implications.

September 27, 2026 · 9 min · 1835 words · martinuke0
Cilium eBPF network policy enforcement on Kubernetes

Deep Dive into Kubernetes eBPF Network Policy Enforcement with Cilium

An in‑depth look at how Cilium uses eBPF to enforce network policies in Kubernetes, covering architecture, policy types, observability, and production patterns.

September 17, 2026 · 7 min · 1303 words · martinuke0
eBPF programs executing inside a Linux kernel on an edge gateway device

Implementing eBPF Runtime Monitoring for Resource-Constrained Edge Linux Gateways

A practical guide to building a low-overhead eBPF runtime monitoring stack for edge Linux gateways, covering architecture, implementation with libbpf and BCC, and optimization strategies for constrained environments.

September 13, 2026 · 9 min · 1723 words · martinuke0
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