Real World Serverless with theburningmonk

#101: Faster serverless APIs with Brian LeRoux

Apr 23, 2024

Brian LeRoux, Co-founder of begin.com, discusses Architect framework, AWS SDK optimization, web components, and AMT project. Topics include Lambdalith vs. Single-purpose functions, faster AWS SDK (aws-lite), functionless, and infra from code frameworks like Ampt.

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Brian LeRoux

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Quick takeaways

Architect framework simplifies serverless development process.

Web components optimize front-end development in serverless environments.

AWS Lite SDK enhances performance and stability in serverless applications.

Deep dives

Introduction of Serverless Technology

The podcast introduces the concept of serverless technology, highlighting the shift towards focusing on code rather than the underlying infrastructure.

Introduction

2min

Evolution of Serverless Computing and Introduction to Begin.com

14min

Debate on Single-Purpose Functions vs. LambdaLifts in Serverless Architectures

11min

Exploring the Evolution of AWS SDKs and Optimizing Serverless Architectures

14min

Exploring Web Components and Legacy of Flash Technology

4min

Exploring Higher-Level Abstractions in Serverless Computing with AMT Project

13min

Discussion on a Quieter Social Media Platform and Conclusion

3min

In this episode, I spoke with Brian LeRoux, co-founder of begin.com and creator of the Architect framework. Brian is also an AWS Serverless Hero and is currently working on enhance.dev, an HTML-first full-stack web framework.

In a wide-ranging conversation, we discussed:

the Architect framework
Lambdalith vs. Single-purpose functions
Building a faster AWS SDK (aws-lite)
Web components
Functionless
WASM
Infra from code frameworks such as Ampt

Links from the episode:

Opening theme song:
Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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