#serverless

#serverless

Developing serverless applications can be challenging due to a lack of efficient testing workflows and local development experiences.

Vercel provides a simple, zero-config deployment experience, ideal for developers wanting quick and hassle-free application launches.

AWS Lambda SnapStart for Python and .NET significantly reduces cold start lag for serverless functions by caching runtime environments.

Hashnode utilized serverless services on AWS for an optimized feed generation process.

The company leveraged Step Functions' distributed maps feature for high-concurrency processing.

AWS has announced the general availability of Amazon ElastiCache Serverless, a new serverless option for creating and scaling caches based on application traffic patterns.

ElastiCache Serverless offers an easy and simplified way to operate a high-performance cache without the need for capacity planning or caching expertise.

LLRT offers faster startup and lower cost than other JavaScript runtimes on AWS Lambda.

LLRT eliminates a JIT compiler to reduce complexity and conserve resources, focusing on faster application startup.

The choice of technology in software development depends on specific needs and trade-offs between coding, deployment, and operational aspects.

Idempotence is important for predictability, reliability, and consistency in cloud systems.

Applying idempotence to serverless-based systems has unique challenges with at-least-once delivery.

TheJam.dev 2024 is a free online conference covering web development, AI, serverless, and frameworks.

Speakers include Cassidy Williams, Alex Russel, Zach Leatherman, Rizèl Scarlett, and more.

The podcast episode features members of the editorial staff and friends of InfoQ discussing current trends in the cloud and DevOps space.

Topics covered include AI and low-code, no-code, the changing face of Serverless, the impact of shift left, and security and sustainability within the cloud.