Backend Banter #002 - Serverless Architecture and SST with Dax Raad
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May 22, 2023 Dax Raad, the maintainer of the SST framework, dives into the fascinating world of serverless architecture. He explains its pay-as-you-go pricing model and its impact on business strategies. Dax shares his personal experiences in tech and offers insights into the challenges of deploying web applications on AWS. The conversation delves into the pros and cons of programming languages like Go and Node.js in serverless functions. Plus, hear about his innovative projects, including a new programming language and a management tool for healthcare.
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AWS Service Recommendations
- Stick to serverless managed services on AWS for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Consider using PlanetScale as a performant serverless database alternative to RDS.
Cloud Agnosticism
- Lane Wagner, having used up AWS and GCP free credits, is now cloud-agnostic.
- Dax Raad's prior experience includes Terraform, Kubernetes, Go, and Elixir.
Serverless Defined
- Dax Raad defines "serverless" as primarily a pricing model based on usage.
- This model shifts the focus from monthly costs to unit costs, impacting business strategy.