In 2021, I Co-Founded a startup and built the entire platform on AWS using serverless services with a microservices architecture. Now, three years later, if I had to do it all over again, would I make the same call? Oh yes, I would definitely choose serverless again.
The Serverless Revelation
When I first encountered the term Serverless, I was a bit sceptical. How could I run my Java application without a server? This initial confusion quickly faded away as I delved deeper into the concept of serverless computing. I realised it wasn't about eliminating servers altogether, but rather about shifting server management responsibilities to the cloud provider. This paradigm shift allows developers to focus solely on writing code, freeing us from the tedious tasks of installing and configuring server environments. It felt like someone had finally answered my prayers!
Beyond simplified management, serverless architecture offers built-in security and unparalleled scalability. Applications can sca…
