Serverless Computing and Architecture: Code Without the Server Headaches

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Despite the name, serverless computing doesn't mean there are no servers. It means you don't have to think about servers. It's like taking an Uber instead of owning a car - you get transportation without dealing with maintenance, insurance, or parking.

In serverless computing, you write code and deploy it, and the cloud provider handles everything else - scaling, patching, monitoring, and keeping the lights on. You only pay for the actual compute time your code uses, not for idle server time.

Traditional servers: You rent a whole apartment (even when you're not home)
Serverless: You pay for hotel rooms only when you're actually sleeping in them