What is Serverless Architecture?

Serverless Architecture:

Serverless is a cloud-native model where developers focus on code while cloud providers handle server management. Apps run in containers that launch on demand, automatically scaling with usage.

Key Points:

Developers write custom logic in containers managed by the provider.
Cloud providers handle scaling, maintenance, and resource allocation.
Apps scale automatically based on events, reducing costs when idle.
Useful for stateless, event-driven tasks with variable demand.
Knative enables serverless on Kubernetes, adding flexibility.

Pros:

Increases developer productivity and reduces costs.
Abstracts away infrastructure management.
Can integrate third-party services for faster development.

Cons:

Less control over server-side logic and vendor lock-in risks.
Serverless architecture simplifies development, boosts efficiency, and reduces operational burdens.