Generators The unsung hero of Async programming
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In this video, Chris Anderson introduces the concept of Python generators and demonstrates their powerful uses beyond simple iterators. He explains how generators enable efficient iteration and dynamic control flow, including sending data back to generators. Chris then transitions to showcasing Azure Durable Functions, a framework for building stateful, long-running orchestrations in Python. He demonstrates a flaky activity workflow with retry logic centralized in durable activities to handle failures gracefully and maintain high availability. The demo includes running durable functions locally and remotely with Azure storage, along with orchestration state management and resilience features. Chris also touches on the open-source nature of Azure Durable Functions and deployment options including Kubernetes. The video provides practical insights on composing complex asynchronous workflows using generators and durable functions for robust, scalable cloud applications.