Serverless Deployment
Serverless deployment is a cloud computing execution model where cloud providers dynamically manage the allocation and provisioning of servers, allowing developers to deploy and run applications without managing infrastructure. It typically involves deploying code as functions or containers that are triggered by events, with automatic scaling and pay-per-use billing. This approach abstracts away server management, enabling teams to focus on writing code and business logic.
Developers should use serverless deployment for event-driven applications, microservices, APIs, and batch processing tasks where traffic is unpredictable or sporadic, as it eliminates the need to provision and scale servers manually. It's ideal for reducing operational overhead, cutting costs for low-traffic applications, and accelerating development cycles by leveraging managed services like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions. However, it may not be suitable for long-running processes or applications with consistent high traffic due to cold start latency and cost considerations.