Serverless: Next Generation of Cloud Computing

Abstract

Serverless computing has emerged as a promising new paradigm for application and service deployment. The process of delivering code into production can be made easier with serverless computing. Serverless code can be utilized alongside standard deployment strategies such as microservices and monoliths. Alternatively, programs can be developed to be completely serverless, meaning they don't require any supplied servers. A serverless computing service concept is also called Function as a Service (FaaS), which allows developers to deploy specific functions to the cloud. FaaS has proven to be effective for a variety of computational activities, although using it for web apps can be difficult due to excessive response times on occasion. Nevertheless, serverless computing for web applications is gaining popularity. It is a testament to the maturity and widespread usage of cloud technologies, as it symbolizes the development of cloud programming paradigms, abstractions, and platforms. In this research, we investigated existing serverless platforms from industry, academia, and open-source initiatives, identifying key criteria.