Just What Is a "Service Mesh", and If I Get One Will It Make Everything OK?

Explore the concept of service mesh and its impact on distributed applications in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into the backbone of communication in distributed systems and discover how a service mesh can independently control complex non-functional work. Learn about key features such as load balancing, traffic management, fault tolerance, end-to-end monitoring, dynamic routing, and secure communication. Examine the popular Istio technology and its major functionalities in implementing a service mesh. Through various examples ranging from new microservices designs to legacy monoliths, gain insights into the benefits and potential complexities of incorporating a service mesh into different application types. Understand how this technology simplifies application design and where it may introduce additional complexity, helping you make informed decisions about implementing a service mesh in your own projects.