What is Serverless Computing?

Serverless computing is a cloud execution model where the cloud provider manages the allocation and maintenance of servers, allowing developers to focus solely on writing and deploying code. Despite the name, "serverless" does not mean there are no servers; it simply means the developer never has to interact with, provision, or monitor the physical hardware themselves.

The Restaurant Analogy

Imagine running a kitchen. In a traditional setup, you would need to buy the building, pay for electricity, hire cleaners, and manage the ovens constantly, whether customers are eating or not. This is a "server-full" model.

Serverless is like a high-end ghost kitchen. You show up with your ingredients (code), cook the meal only when an order comes in, and leave immediately after. You don't pay for the building or the utilities while no one is eating.…