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Date Published
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Shreya Gupta
Word count
1015
Language
English
Hacker News points
1

Summary

Serverless architecture is a relatively new technology gaining popularity among startup developers due to its advantages such as cost savings, scalability, and reliability. Companies like Netflix, Coca Cola, and Nordstrom have adopted Serverless to deploy servers and storage efficiently, while smaller startups like Courier are using it to cut down costs and build scalable tech. Many students working at startups after graduation will likely encounter Serverless frameworks, which can help them grow their products quickly, cheaply, and reliably. Using Serverless frameworks allows developers to build and deploy applications from zero to production speed, saving time and expenses on people and products. Reliability is also increased as Serverless companies manage the servers, reducing the risk of software, hardware, or human faults related to servers. Students have built projects using Azure Functions for the Serverless Days: Student Edition Conference, including a Smart Teaching Assistant on Github with Serverless, a Knowledge Base for Online Classes, and Go Eat! Meal Reminders with Serverless, showcasing their ability to pick up Serverless architecture quickly and become experts in the field.