Richard Davison

In this discussion, Richard Davison, a developer and architect from AWS, shares insights on the LLRT runtime designed for AWS Lambda. He explains the performance benefits and challenges associated with using JavaScript in serverless environments, alongside why Rust was selected for LLRT's development. Richard dives into technical aspects like cold starts, memory configuration, and the significance of Quick.js for efficiency. He also touches on compatibility with Node.js and the future potential of LLRT to become an official feature at AWS.