In today's dynamic world of microservices, I've observed that agility, scalability, and simplicity take center stage. Dapr, or the Distributed Application Runtime, emerges as an open-source beacon for developers keen on building resilient and stateful microservices efficiently. As an open-source runtime, Dapr offers a myriad of building blocks that streamline the creation of cloud-native applications, encompassing essentials like state management, pub/sub messaging, and service-to-service communication.

Join me on a journey beyond basic utilities. Through live demonstrations, I'll juxtapose solutions developed with and without Dapr, shedding light on its profound advantages and the simplicity it introduces. But our exploration won't end with the ordinary; I'll venture into anomalies and edge cases, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Dapr. By the session's close, you'll not only have a comprehensive grasp of how Dapr can revolutionize your development cycles—yielding rapid deployment and consistent performance—but also a nuanced understanding of its capabilities, even in less-charted territories.

#Technical Requirements:
1. A reliable internet connection for live demonstrations.
2. Projection system capable of displaying slides and live coding sessions.

#Conference History:
First public delivery at Sinergija23. https://sinergija.live/en/2023/lectures/370/rapid-development-with-dapr

#Target Audience:
1. Software developers, architects, and technical leads interested in microservices architecture.
2. Individuals with a basic understanding of .NET and cloud-native development.
3. Professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in modern application development with Dapr.

#Preferred Session Duration:
1. Ideal session length: 45-60 minutes (including Q&A).
2. Flexible to adjust the content for shorter or longer time slots based on conference schedules.
# Additional Notes:
1. The session includes interactive elements and live coding demonstrations.
2. Open to adapting the session to include specific use cases or interests as requested by conference organizers or attendees.