Introducing Distributed Application Runtime (Dapr)

One of the most popular architectural patterns for implementing large, complex, distributed solutions is the microservices architectural style. Because solutions are composed of services based on various languages, frameworks, and platforms, the more complex and compartmentalized an application becomes, the more considerations a developer has to keep in mind. Much of the time this proves to be difficult.

The book features a multi-versed set of examples that cover not only the plain API of Dapr, but also the .NET SDK. Hence, most of the examples are in .NET 5, with a small number in JavaScript to exemplify the use of multiple languages. Examples show you how to securely use Dapr to leverage a variety of services in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Storage, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Azure Active Directory among others.

• Recognize the challenges and boundaries of microservices architecture
• Host Dapr inside a Kubernetes cluster or as a standalone process
  
• Leverage and use Dapr’s ready-to-use patterns and practices
• Utilize its HTTP/gRPC APIs
• Use Dapr with ASP.NET Core and in .NET applications (with or without the SDK)
• Implement observability for Dapr applications
• Secure Dapr applications
• Integrate Dapr with the runtime of Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions
• Realize the full potential of Visual Studio Code by using the right extensions that will contribute to a better development experience