What is Serverless?
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
Why It Matters
Serverless reduces costs (you only pay when code runs) and removes the need to maintain server infrastructure
Real-World Example
A function that processes uploaded images only runs and costs money when someone actually uploads an image
Related Terms
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Edge Functions
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location
AWS
Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud computing platform offering hundreds of services
Cloud Computing
Using remote servers over the internet instead of your own computers
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Related Terms
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Edge Functions
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location
AWS
Amazon Web Services, the world's largest cloud computing platform offering hundreds of services
Cloud Computing
Using remote servers over the internet instead of your own computers
Domain
The human-readable web address people type to visit your website, like '13labs.com.au'
DNS
The internet's phone book that translates domain names into the server addresses computers understand