What is serverless computing?
A cloud computing execution architecture - Serverless computing, distributes computer resources according to usage. In the serverless paradigm, the basal infrastructure is provisioned, scaled, and managed by a cloud provider. Therefore, the developer can focus on building and deploying code without having to manage server infrastructure operations. Hence, it is called serverless.
Main Categories of Serverless Computing
| Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) | Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) |
| Developers can create unique server-side logic under FaaS, but it is executed in containers that are controlled by a cloud services provider. | With BaaS, a cloud service provider supplies high-fidelity use of data, cloud-based databases, and authentication solutions. Serverless functions with BaaS are typically accessed via APIs. |
Serverless Computing – Benefits
- By eliminating the requirement for developers to specifically describe the infrastructure, serverless computing helps facilitate the adoption of DevOps.
- It lowers operating expenses and boosts developer productivity. Developers can devote time to their applications by outsourcing the repetitive duties of server provisioning and management.
- A serverless model allows organizations to pay for cloud-based computation time as needed, which lowers operational costs.
- Using whole components from third-party BaaS providers further expedites the app development process.