Dapr: The Future of Microservices

Mar 20, 2025

Mark Fussell, co-founder and CEO of Diagrid, discusses the revolutionary impact of Dapr on microservices. He explains how Dapr simplifies development through accessible APIs and addresses challenges like communication in distributed systems. The episode highlights the actor model's role in state management and the advantages of lightweight actors for scalability. Mark also touches on the integration of Dapr Agents and the significance of platform engineering, showcasing how these innovations can enhance developer productivity and facilitate microservices adoption.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Simplifying Microservices with Dapr

03:25 • 18min

Microservices and the Actor Model

21:41 • 9min

Simplifying Actor Communication in Distributed Systems

30:49 • 16min

Exploring the Actor Model in Microservices

47:12 • 2min

Exploring Dapr and Diagrid's Innovative Solutions

48:48 • 4min