THE EVOLUTION OF SERVERLESS COMPUTING: REVOLUTIONIZING CLOUD ARCHITECTURE
Keywords:
Serverless Computing, Function-as-a-Service (FaaS), Cloud-Native Architecture, Edge Computing, Infrastructure Automation.Abstract
This comprehensive article examines the evolution and impact of serverless computing in modern cloud architectures. The article explores how serverless platforms have transformed application development and deployment practices across various industries, from financial services to IoT implementations. Through detailed examination of performance metrics, scaling capabilities, and operational patterns, the research demonstrates significant improvements in resource utilization, cost efficiency, and development agility. The article covers fundamental architectural components, implementation strategies, and emerging trends, with particular attention to cold start management, multi-cloud deployment patterns, and edge computing integration. The article indicates that organizations adopting serverless architectures achieve substantial reductions in infrastructure management overhead while improving deployment frequency and application performance.
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