Akka Courses and Certifications

Devoxx

Field Guide to DDD - CQRS Using the Scala Type System and Akka

Explore DDD/CQRS implementation using Scala and Akka. Learn domain modeling with functional programming, event propagation, failure recovery, and asynchronous programming. Includes demo application.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

JetBrains

Introduction to Akka Actors with Java 8

Learn Akka Actors in Java 8: concurrent programming made easier. Covers core concepts, examples, hierarchy, failure handling, lifecycle, dispatchers, and best practices for efficient actor-based development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Strange Loop Conference

Building a Distributed Task Scheduler With Akka, Kafka, and Cassandra

Explore building a resilient distributed task scheduler using Akka, Kafka, and Cassandra, addressing challenges like dynamic load adjustment, task ordering, and datacenter outages.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Scala Days Conferences

Akka Anti-Patterns You'd Better Be Aware Of

Discover common Akka anti-patterns and learn better alternatives for building concurrent and distributed applications using the actor model on the JVM.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Scala Days Conferences

Bootstrapping Microservices Using Akka, Kafka, and Spark

Explore real-time data platforms using Kafka, Spark Streaming, and Akka. Learn about unified data transfer protocols, topic management, and scalable ingestion for modern microservices architecture.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Scala Days Conferences

Implementing Microservices with Scala and Akka

Explore microservices implementation using Scala and Akka. Learn about granularity, boundaries, communication, and reactive principles in distributed systems. Gain insights into advanced Akka usage and domain modeling.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Devoxx

A Tour of the Advanced Akka Features in 60 Minutes

Explore advanced Akka features like Finite State Machines, HTTP, remote actors, clustering, routing, sharding, and persistence. Gain insights for building high-performance applications using a Raspberry Pi cluster demo.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

JetBrains

Reactive Stream Processing with Akka Streams

Learn to process streaming data asynchronously and efficiently using Akka Streams, exploring Reactive Streams, back-pressure, and pipelining for robust and scalable applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Devoxx

Clustered Event Sourcing and CQRS with Akka and Java

Explore Event Sourcing & CQRS implementation using Akka and Java for microservices. Learn about distributed clusters, Akka Persistence, and actor-based solutions for decomposing monolithic systems.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Devoxx

High-Performance Event-Sourced Clustered Microservices with Play! & Akka

Learn to create high-performance, event-sourced microservices using Play! Framework and Akka. Explore project structuring, event sourcing, clustering, and CQRS optimization for tailored read-sides.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GOTO Conferences

Up and Out Scaling Software With Akka

Explore Akka for scalable software: actors, concurrency, and fault tolerance. Learn core concepts, Java 7 features, and practical implementation for robust, distributed systems.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

WeAreDevelopers

Akka for Realtime Multiplayer Mobile Games

Explore challenges and solutions for building realtime multiplayer mobile games using Akka and the actor model, focusing on performance and network resilience.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Scala Days Conferences

Concurrent Programming in 2019 - Akka, Monix or ZIO?

Explore concurrent programming in Scala using Akka, Monix, and ZIO. Compare features, ecosystems, and implementation approaches for efficient and typesafe concurrency solutions.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Scala Days Conferences

Akka Support in IntelliJ IDEA

Explore IntelliJ IDEA's Akka support features, including code inspection, constructor messages, and debugging. Learn about future developments and suggest improvements.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Scala Days Conferences

The Best Is Yet to Come - State of Akka in 2017

Explore Akka's evolution, including Streams, HTTP, Artery remoting, and future developments like Akka Typed. Learn about recent stable modules and upcoming features in this comprehensive overview.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk