How do I configure Akka Cluster Sharding?

How do I configure Akka Cluster Sharding?

To configure Akka Cluster Sharding, you need to set up your application with the necessary settings in your configuration file.

What settings do I need to include in the configuration file?

You should include settings like shard.region, shard.allocator, and shard.remember-entities.

Can you give me an example of a configuration file?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

akka {
  actor {
    provider = "cluster"
  }
  sharding {
    number-of-shards = 100
    shard {
      region {
        type = "shardRegion"
      }
    }
  }
}

What are the benefits of using Cluster Sharding?

Cluster Sharding allows you to distribute actors across a cluster, improving scalability and fault tolerance.