Explore the concept of efficiency through stateless microservices in request handling in this 21-minute conference talk by Mike Malyi at Conf42 ML 2024. Delve into key topics including entropy, microservices architecture, and the significance of stateless design. Learn about essential components such as API gateways, authorization and authentication servers, load balancers, and notification services. Discover strategies for handling stateful services, including hybrid microservices and Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS). Examine synchronous and asynchronous interaction patterns, addressing race conditions and leveraging message queues. Gain insights into event-driven architecture and its role in building efficient, scalable systems for machine learning applications.