Dapr is a runtime that simplifies building distributed applications by providing standardized APIs for common microservices patterns like pub/sub messaging, state management, and workflow orchestration. Developers use it to write cloud-native applications that work consistently across Kubernetes, containers, and edge environments without being locked into specific implementations. It runs as a sidecar process alongside your application, handling infrastructure concerns so you can focus on business logic.

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