Introduction - SDKs
AutoKitteh server can support various SDKs and languages, each with its pros and cons.
The code developed using an SDK is executed on a "Runtime". A Runtime is an engine that seamlessly converts the code, during runtime, to a durable code execution, and provides other services such as access to variables and secrets, execution from triggers and more.
Under the hood, the runtime converts the code to a workflow and functions with side effects to activities in Temporal. This assures after system restart, the workflow code will continue from the same spot.
NOTE: AutoKitteh is designed to work as an orchestration platform. Executing workflows with heavy CPU or Memory consumption is not recommended.
Autokitteh supports the following SDKs:
- Python - develop workflows in Python code, with some restrictions.
- Pros: Ability to use Python libraries, validate Python code in local environment, and deploy in AutoKitteh to make it durable
- Cons: For security reasons Python runtime needs to be isolated. This comes with some performance penalty
- TypeScript - Coming soon
** Adding Runtimes** It is also possible to add runtimes to AutoKitteh. There is a clear interface between the AutoKitteh services and the Runtime.