Next Level gRPC With Kotlin and Coroutines

Explore advanced gRPC implementation using Kotlin and Coroutines in this 19-minute conference talk by Marco Ferrer from OfferUp. Dive into the benefits of async programming on the JVM with Kotlin Coroutines, focusing on their versatility and performance. Learn how Coroutines enhance API ergonomics for both clients and servers, and discover the advantages of adopting structured concurrency. Understand how Coroutines enable cooperative cancellation across network boundaries, improving resource utilization. Examine the natural mapping between Coroutine suspension and gRPC's backpressure mechanisms. Gain insights into the current state of the gRPC ecosystem for Kotlin, analyzing available options and future prospects for developers.

Next Level gRPC With Kotlin and Coroutines - Marco Ferrer, OfferUp