Merge pull request #233538 from hhunter-ms/hh-70768

[Dapr/ACA] Add FAQ

Author: JamesJBarnett

articles/container-apps/dapr-overview.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ author: hhunter-ms
 ms.service: container-apps
 ms.custom: event-tier1-build-2022, ignite-2022
 ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.date: 01/25/2023
+ms.date: 04/14/2023
 ---
 
 # Dapr integration with Azure Container Apps
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ This guide provides insight into core Dapr concepts and details regarding the Da
 | [**Secrets**][dapr-secrets]                           | Access secrets from your application code or reference secure values in your Dapr components.                                                                   |
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> The above table covers stable Dapr APIs. To learn more about using alpha APIs and features, [see limitations](#unsupported-dapr-capabilities).
+> The above table covers stable Dapr APIs. To learn more about using alpha APIs and features, [see the Dapr FAQ][dapr-faq].
 
 ## Dapr concepts overview
 
@@ -334,10 +334,6 @@ This resource defines a Dapr component called `dapr-pubsub` via ARM.
 
 ---
 
-## Release cadence for Dapr
-
-The latest version of Dapr in Azure Container Apps will be available within six weeks after [the Dapr OSS release][dapr-release].
-
 ## Limitations
 
 ### Unsupported Dapr capabilities
@@ -346,7 +342,7 @@ The latest version of Dapr in Azure Container Apps will be available within six
 - **Dapr Configuration spec**: Any capabilities that require use of the Dapr configuration spec.
 - **Declarative pub/sub subscriptions**
 - **Any Dapr sidecar annotations not listed above**
-- **Alpha APIs and components**: Azure Container Apps doesn't guarantee the availability of Dapr alpha APIs and features. If available to use, they are on a self-service, opt-in basis. Alpha APIs and components are provided "as is" and "as available," and are continually evolving as they move toward stable status. Alpha APIs and components aren't covered by customer support.
+- **Alpha APIs and components**: Azure Container Apps doesn't guarantee the availability of Dapr alpha APIs and features. For more information, refer to the [Dapr FAQ][dapr-faq].
 
 ### Known limitations
 
@@ -359,13 +355,15 @@ Now that you've learned about Dapr and some of the challenges it solves:
 - Try [Deploying a Dapr application to Azure Container Apps using the Azure CLI][dapr-quickstart] or [Azure Resource Manager][dapr-arm-quickstart].
 - Walk through a tutorial [using GitHub Actions to automate changes for a multi-revision, Dapr-enabled container app][dapr-github-actions].
 - Learn how to [perform event-driven work using Dapr bindings][dapr-bindings-tutorial]
+- [Answer common questions about the Dapr integration with Azure Container Apps][dapr-faq]
 
 <!-- Links Internal -->
 
 [dapr-quickstart]: ./microservices-dapr.md
 [dapr-arm-quickstart]: ./microservices-dapr-azure-resource-manager.md
 [dapr-github-actions]: ./dapr-github-actions.md
 [dapr-bindings-tutorial]: ./microservices-dapr-bindings.md
+[dapr-faq]: ./faq.yml#dapr
 
 <!-- Links External -->
 

articles/container-apps/faq.yml

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ metadata:
   author: craigshoemaker
   ms.topic: faq
   ms.service: container-apps
-  ms.date: 11/21/2022
+  ms.date: 04/14/2023
   ms.author: cshoe
 title: Azure Container Apps frequently asked questions
 summary: This article lists commonly asked questions about Azure Container Apps together with related answers.
@@ -73,3 +73,25 @@ sections:
           - **Specific compute requirements**: The platform supports 4GB per container app. Memory limits overrides are evaluated on a per-case basis.
 
           - **Business reasoning for scaling**: You may be eligible for a quota increase request if the platform limits are blocking your workload demands. Scale limits overrides are evaluated on a per-case basis.
+
+  - name: Dapr
+    questions:
+      - question: |
+          What Dapr features and APIs are available in Azure Container Apps?
+        answer: |
+          Each Dapr capability undergoes thorough evaluation to ensure it positively impacts customers running microservices in the Azure Container Apps environment, while providing the best possible experience.
+
+      - question: |
+          Are alpha Dapr APIs and components supported or available in Azure Container Apps?
+        answer: |
+          Azure Container Apps offers developers the flexibility to experiment with the latest Dapr alpha APIs and features on a self-service, opt-in basis. Although the availability of these alpha APIs and components is not guaranteed, you can stay ahead of the curve and explore cutting-edge technologies as they become available. While these alpha APIs and components are provided "as is" and "as available," their continuous evolution towards stable status ensures that developers can always be at the forefront of innovation.
+
+      - question: |
+          What is the Dapr version release cadence in Azure Container Apps?
+        answer: |
+          Dapr's typical release timeline is up to six weeks after [the Dapr OSS release](https://docs.dapr.io/operations/support/support-release-policy/). The latest Dapr version is made available in Azure Container Apps after rigorous testing. Rolling out to all regions can take roughly up to two weeks.
+
+      - question: |
+          How can I request a Dapr feature enhancement for Azure Container Apps?
+        answer:
+          You can submit a feature request via the [Azure Container Apps GitHub repository](https://github.com/microsoft/azure-container-apps/issues/new/choose). Make sure to include "Dapr" in the feature request title.