Introduction: Why is serverless computing the way forward?
Imagine you have a website or an app that needs to do some computing tasks. Traditionally, you’d need to set up and manage a server to handle these tasks. But with serverless computing, you don’t have to worry about servers at all!
The term “serverless” can be misleading, as it’s more about marketing than a fundamental absence of servers in cloud hosting, especially in platforms like B2B marketplaces. In reality, all serverless applications do run on servers; they are typically the same servers you could rent as virtual machines or dedicated/bare-metal servers. It is like renting a space only when you need it. When a task needs to be done, a server magically appears to handle it, and then disappears when it’s done. You only pay for the time the server is active, which can save you money and headaches. The responsibility of server management shifts from the developers to the cloud service provider. Developers write and deploy code in the form of small functions, leaving the infrastructure management to the cloud platform. Continue reading Serverless eCommerce for Agile and Scalable Platforms