Innovations in Serverless & Event-Driven Solutions • Ben Ellerby & Julian Wood

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Feb 7, 2025

Join AWS Serverless Hero Ben Ellerby and Serverless Developer Advocate Julian Wood as they dive into the future of cloud technology. They discuss the resurgence of event-driven architectures and how generative AI can revitalize legacy code. Key topics include the role of platform teams in reducing developer cognitive load, and the financial benefits of serverless solutions. With insights on edge computing trends and effective data management practices, this conversation paints a captivating picture of the transformative power of modern cloud architectures.

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ADVICE

Big Bang Migrations

Avoid big-bang cloud migrations; they often lead to frustration and waste.
Adopt an agile, iterative approach like the strangler fig pattern for smoother transitions.

INSIGHT

Modern Cloud Definition

Modern cloud means treating compute and storage as utilities, focusing on differentiating application code.
Leverage cloud provider services and build event-driven, serverless architectures.

ADVICE

Socio-Technical Cloud Adoption

To align an organization for cloud migration, define a shared North Star vision.
Measure progress with metrics like deployment frequency or MTTR, not just cost.

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