Cloud Computing: The Rise of Serverless Architecture

What is Serverless? Beyond the Hype

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Cost Efficiency Drives Adoption

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Auto-Scaling Handles Demand Spikes

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Faster Time-to-Market for Apps

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Event-Driven Architectures Thrive

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The Challenges: Cold Starts & Vendor Lock-In

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