So You Want To Be an Actor - Lessons From Implementing The Actor Model

Explore a comprehensive conference talk that delves into the practical implementation of the Actor Model in software development. Learn from a senior consultant with over 30 years of programming experience as he shares 10 valuable lessons gained from deploying an actor model-based system in production. Discover the advantages of choosing the actor model, challenges encountered, and insights on potential improvements. Gain knowledge about topics such as reliable messaging, idempotency, domain-driven design, and CQRS within the context of actor-based systems. Follow along with code examples and real-world applications to understand how these lessons can be applied to your own projects. Whether you're considering adopting the actor model or looking to optimize your existing implementation, this talk provides essential insights for building robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems.

Intro
Why actor model & Akka?
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Example
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The 10 lessons
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