Instead of diving into comparisons of specific service meshes, we’ll begin by breaking down the simplest example of what a service mesh is and how it works. From there, we’ll explore, at a conceptual level, the added functionalities and benefits it can offer you as you build on top of it.What exactly is a "mesh" in this context, how does it function, and how do your applications integrate with it? More importantly, what capabilities does that integration unlock?