April 13, 2024
Updated June 9, 2025
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Embarking on a Career as a Serverless Architect
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Dives deeply into the details of serverless architecture using Node.js. If Node.js language of interest for working with serverless applications, then this book very good choice.
Provides a comprehensive look at serverless offerings on AWS, including demos and real-world examples.
Focuses on building event-driven serverless applications using AWS Lambda. It provides practical examples and guidance on integrating Lambda with various AWS services to create responsive and scalable systems. It's a hands-on guide for developers working with AWS.
Focuses on building serverless applications using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It explores GCP's serverless offerings, including Cloud Functions, and guides readers through building applications on the platform. It's a valuable resource for those working within the GCP ecosystem.
Guides readers through different deployment strategies with serverless that can be used to optimize and align with goals.
This books covers serverless across GCP, Azure, and AWS, focusing on using Python for serverless apps.
Focuses on building serverless applications using Node.js and AWS Lambda, covering topics such as creating serverless functions, handling events, and working with databases. It is suitable for developers who want to learn how to build and deploy serverless applications using Node.js.
Managing costs is important in serverless environments. provides guidance and strategies for optimizing costs in serverless architectures, covering various aspects of cost management in the cloud. It's a practical guide for architects and developers aiming for cost-efficient solutions.
Focusing on Microsoft Azure's serverless offering, this book is ideal for those working within the Azure ecosystem. It covers the basics of Azure Functions, including triggers, bindings, and durable functions, providing practical guidance for building serverless applications on Azure. It serves as a good starting point for Azure-specific serverless development.
Another resource for Azure Functions, this book offers a step-by-step guide with use cases and illustrations. It covers integration with other Azure services, deployment management, and security considerations for Azure Functions. It's a practical handbook for developers and IT professionals using Azure.
Provides a deep dive into building serverless solutions with Azure Functions specifically using the C# language. It covers triggers, bindings, creating custom bindings, and building serverless APIs. It's a valuable resource for developers with a C# background looking to leverage Azure Functions.
While not exclusively about serverless functions, this book cornerstone for understanding the distributed systems concepts that underpin serverless architectures. It provides essential background knowledge on data storage, processing, and communication in distributed environments, which is crucial for designing robust serverless applications. It's highly recommended for deepening one's understanding of the broader technical landscape.
Focuses on the strategic advantages of adopting a serverless mindset. It explores how serverless can accelerate development, reduce costs, and improve agility. It's valuable for technology leaders and architects looking to understand the business impact and strategic implications of serverless adoption.
Likely delves into the philosophy and approach behind serverless computing, offering insights into adopting a serverless-first mindset and its implications for software development and architecture. It would be beneficial for understanding the 'why' behind serverless.
Serverless computing key component of cloud-native development. explores patterns and practices for building applications that thrive in the cloud, including concepts relevant to serverless architectures such as microservices, event-driven systems, and resilience. It helps contextualize serverless within the broader cloud-native movement.
Provides a high-level overview of serverless architectures, discussing the benefits, challenges, and design principles involved.
Focuses on building serverless web applications using JavaScript, Node.js, and React, covering topics such as creating APIs, managing state, and deploying to the cloud. It is suitable for web developers who want to learn how to build and deploy serverless web applications using JavaScript and React.
Discusses security considerations for serverless applications, covering topics such as identity and access management, data encryption, and threat detection. It is suitable for security engineers and developers who want to learn how to secure serverless applications.
Provides a practical guide to building serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB. It is suitable for developers who want to learn how to build and deploy serverless applications on AWS.
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