Serverless APIs
Serverless APIs are application programming interfaces built and deployed using serverless computing platforms, where the cloud provider dynamically manages the allocation and provisioning of servers. This approach abstracts away infrastructure management, allowing developers to focus on writing code in the form of functions that respond to events like HTTP requests. It typically scales automatically and charges based on actual usage rather than pre-allocated resources.
Developers should use serverless APIs for building scalable, event-driven applications with unpredictable traffic patterns, such as web backends, IoT data processing, or microservices, as it reduces operational overhead and costs. It's ideal for projects requiring rapid deployment, high availability, and minimal maintenance, especially in cloud-native environments where agility is prioritized over infrastructure control.