Understanding Akka Cluster Through Raspberry Pi Cluster Visualization

Explore the intricacies of Akka Cluster through a live demonstration using a 5-node Raspberry Pi-based cluster in this 49-minute conference talk. Gain a clear understanding of clustering concepts, peer-to-peer-based clusters, and node life cycles through powerful visualizations that transform complex topics into easily graspable ideas. Witness demonstrations of Cluster Bluebird bootstrap, Cluster Singleton, KHTTP, and Automatic Recovery. Discover how physical cluster demonstrations can enhance comprehension and engagement. Learn about the construction of the Raspberry Pi cluster and the tools used to create these illuminating demos. Ideal for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of Akka Cluster and reactive systems.

Introduction
What is clustering
What are peertopeerbased clusters
Node life cycle
Logs
What makes it confusing
In the place of a cluster
Network state
Cluster nodes
Power
Laptop
IntelliJ
LEDs
How does it work
Demo time
Cluster Bluebird bootstrap
Cluster Singleton
KHTTP
Automatic Recovery
Wrap Up
Troubleshooting