Pipeliner

Serializing Actors

The Pipeliner actor is a specialized actor responsible for serializing a sequence of individual actors. This scenario commonly occurs when multiple actors collaborate in a sequential manner to process events. In this process, each actor generates some output events, which are then processed by the subsequent actor, creating a chain-like flow. The sequencer serves as a mechanism to bind these actions together, ensuring that the processing occurs in a specific serial order.

The decision to use multiple actors with a sequencer is often driven by the requirements of the system.

Single Actor vs Pipeliner

There are some advantages to connecting multiple actors together with a Pipeliner instead of combining them into a single actor.

• Modularity: It's often easier to modify or extend a specific actor rather than modifying a monolithic actor that does everything. If a specific processing step needs to be replaced or modified, it can be done without affecting others.

• Deployment Independence: In a distributed deployment setup, different actors may be deployed on various machines; therefore, it isn't always possible to combine multiple actors into a single one.