nff-go
A framework for building high-performance cloud-native network functions in Go using DPDK and AF_XDP.
What is nff-go?
NFF-Go is a framework for creating and deploying cloud-native Network Functions (NFs) using the Go programming language. It simplifies NF development by providing higher-level abstractions than DPDK while leveraging DPDK or AF_XDP as high-performance I/O engines for packet processing. The framework enables network functions to run as application programs with built-in auto-scaling based on traffic, reducing the need for virtual machines.
Network engineers and developers building high-performance, cloud-native network functions such as firewalls, load balancers, or routers, particularly those seeking to use Go for its safety and concurrency without sacrificing packet processing speed.
Developers choose NFF-Go because it offers up to a 10x reduction in code complexity compared to low-level DPDK implementations while maintaining similar performance, and it automatically handles elasticity and scaling without requiring expert network programming skills.
Overview
NFF-Go -Network Function Framework for GO (former YANFF)
Use Cases
Best For
- Developing cloud-native network functions that require high-performance packet processing with DPDK or AF_XDP.
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