Wave Flow
Priority-based traffic shaping with WASM modules for Istio/Kong—protect critical services during load spikes.
Overview
Wave Flow is priority-based traffic management that protects critical services (like checkout, payments) during load spikes by shedding low-priority traffic. WASM-based modules integrate seamlessly with Istio and Kong service meshes.
Instead of letting all traffic overwhelm your services during spikes, Wave Flow intelligently manages traffic priorities—ensuring high-value transactions complete successfully while deferring or dropping less critical requests.
Why Better Than Manual Traffic Management
| Manual Traffic Management | Wave Wave Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Control | Reactive rate limiting applied uniformly to all traffic | Priority-based shaping protecting critical business flows |
| Integration Complexity | Separate tools requiring complex service mesh integration | WASM modules deployed directly into Istio/Kong |
| Priority Management | No differentiation between critical and non-critical traffic | Configurable priorities ensuring high-value transactions succeed |
Key Outcomes & Benefits
Ensure checkout, payments, and critical flows remain available
Near-zero overhead from WASM-based traffic shaping
Higher successful transaction rates during peak load
How It Works
1. Priority Configuration
Define traffic priorities (critical, standard, low) for different services and endpoints.
2. WASM Deployment
Deploy Wave Flow WASM modules to Istio Envoy proxies or Kong gateways.
3. Real-Time Shaping
During load spikes, Wave Flow sheds low-priority traffic to protect critical services.
4. Autopilot Coordination
Coordinates with Autopilot scaling to optimize both traffic and capacity management.
Protect Critical Services During Traffic Spikes
Deploy intelligent traffic shaping with Wave Flow.
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