ves, we believe we are setting up the Istio community to grow for years to come.</p><h2 id=conclusion>Conclusion</h2><p>This roadmap outlines an exciting near-term for Istio, focusing on a seamless migration path from sidecar to ambient mode, enhanced multi-cluster capabilities, and a refined approach to extensibility. We are also committed to fostering a more welcoming and rewarding environment for our invaluable contributors. These initiatives solidify Istio&rsquo;s position as the leading service mesh, r