As distributed applications grow in complexity, durable execution platforms have proven themselves as a critical component for building reliable, fault-tolerant systems. This session provides a comprehensive comparison of 5 popular open source workflow-as-code solutions: Temporal, Conductor, Dapr, Restate, and Cadence.

In this session, I'll evaluate each system across five dimensions:
1. Developer Experience: How quickly can developers get started? What does the learning curve look like? How intuitive is the programming model?
2. Language Support & Features: Which programming languages are supported? Which workflow-specific features are offered in the platform?
3. Hosting Options: Can you self-host? Are managed cloud offerings available? What are the infrastructure requirements and deployment models?
4. Performance and Scalability: How do these platforms handle high-throughput scenarios? What are the resource requirements?
5. Community & Support: What commercial support options exist? Are there SLAs available? What's the maturity of the ecosystem and community?

You will leave with a clear understanding of the strengths and trade-offs of each system, enabling you to make informed decisions when selecting a durable execution engine for your architecture.

Target Audience: Software architects, platform engineers, backend developers, and technical leaders evaluating durable execution solutions.
Session Level: Intermediate to Advanced