Message Trait
Define typed messages that actors can send and receive.
Message
The base trait for all messages. Messages define what data is sent and what response type is expected.
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Required Bounds
SendMessage must be safe to send between threads'staticMessage cannot contain non-static referencesAssociated Types
type Result: SendThe response type returned by the handler. Must also be Send.Defining Messages
Message with Response
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Fire-and-Forget Message
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Message with Result Type
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Terminated
Built-in message sent to watchers when a watched actor stops.
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Usage with Death Watch
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Common Patterns
Request-Response
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Command Pattern
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Broadcast Pattern
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Remote Messages
For messages sent over the network, implement RemoteMessage and use Protocol Buffers:
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