Project Orleans

Project Orleans is an open-source framework developed by Microsoft to simplify building scalable, reliable cloud applications. It uses a model called "virtual actors," allowing developers to create systems that can automatically handle many users and tasks efficiently, without managing complex infrastructure. This approach enables applications to remain responsive and resilient, even under heavy loads or failures. Orleans is particularly useful for real-time services such as online gaming, financial platforms, and IoT systems, making it easier to develop distributed, high-performance applications that can grow seamlessly.