it is one that can remove multiple other layers. In doing so, it seamlessly glues the new service mesh layer with existing layers of traditional network environments. It offsets the cost of sidecar proxy and as Istio graduates to 1.0, it provides a bridge for existing applications and their network environments to transition to the new world of service mesh.</p><p>Perhaps Wheeler’s quote should read:</p><div><aside class="callout quote"><div class=type><svg class="large-icon"><use xlink:href="/v1.24/img/i