Explore the intricacies of service mesh technology in this 35-minute conference talk by Don Jayakody from Big Switch Networks. Delve into the evolution, current state, and architecture of service mesh, including key components like sidecar proxy, data plane (Envoy), and control plane. Learn about crucial use cases and considerations for implementing service mesh in your applications. Gain insights on resource management, upgrade strategies, and the Service Mesh Interface (SMI). Discover when to adopt service mesh and potential pitfalls to avoid, empowering you to make informed decisions for your microservices architecture.