Worth Reading: Lab as Code (containerlab and netlab)
The blog post by @sjhloco provides an in-depth guide on using containerlab and netlab for lab management, highlighting some netlab issues which were later addressed in release 26.04.
MAIN POINTS
- @sjhloco offers a detailed guide on managing labs using containerlab and netlab.
- The blog identifies several shortcomings in netlab, including a crash issue.
- Most identified netlab issues were fixed in release 26.04.
- The fixes were implemented over a year after the issues were documented.
TAKEAWAYS
- Containerlab and netlab can be effectively used for lab management.
- User feedback is crucial for identifying and fixing software shortcomings.
- Timely updates and fixes improve software reliability and user experience.
- Documentation and community contributions are valuable for software development.