Amin Vadhat - Coming of Age in the Fifth Epoch of Distributed Computing

Explore the evolution of distributed computing in this insightful 50-minute conference talk by Amin Vadhat from Google, presented at the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Delve into the 60+ year journey of the Internet, examining five distinct epochs of distributed computing and their impact on networking. Learn about the importance of balanced systems, nonblocking multistage datacenter topologies, and the fundamentals of networking. Discover Google's approach to Software-Defined Networking (SDN), including their B4 Software Defined WAN and Espresso Architecture. Gain valuable insights into future trends, software-defined infrastructure, and programming models across different epochs. Explore the partition/aggregate design pattern and discuss open challenges in the field. Conclude with technical insights and perspectives on the future of distributed computing, providing a comprehensive overview of this rapidly evolving domain.