Serverless computing. Let’s talk about it. I don’t think it’s crazy to say that it represents the first cloud-native software model. Done right, it is inherently elastic and pay-per-use, and strongly encourages the use of cloud managed services. And to be sure, it’s about much more than just Function-as-a-Service platforms like AWS Lambda.
So, what exactly is it, why does it matter, and what technologies and architecture patterns should you know? To answer that question, I spent a few months researching the topic, and put together a new Pluralsight course, Serverless Computing: The Big Picture.
The course is only an hour long, but I get into some depth on benefits, challenges, and patterns you should know.
The first module looks at the various serverless definitions offered by industry experts, why serverless is different from what came before it, how serverless compares to serverful systems, challenges you may face adopting it, and example use cases.
The second module digs into the serverless tech that matters. I look at public cloud function-as-a-service platforms, installable platforms, dev tools, and managed services.
The final module of the course looks at architecture patterns. We start by looking at best practices, then review a handful of patterns.
As always, I had fun putting this together. It’s my 19th Pluralsight course, and I don’t see stopping any time soon. If you watch it, I’d love your feedback. I hope it helps you get a handle on this exciting, but sometimes-confusing, topic!
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