This summary highlights the key points of the text: The author is excited about the possibilities of using AWS RDS Aurora as a serverless database option, which would allow for building serverless architectures without worrying about connection pooling and capping out available connections. The author shares an example of how to hook up a MySQL database as a service to a serverless API using AWS Lambda, Serverless Framework, and Sequelize ORM. The process involves creating a database cluster on AWS RDS, configuring the project structure with Serverless Framework, installing dependencies, and writing code for CRUD methods. The author provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up the database connection, add a Note model, and deploy the API to AWS Aurora Serverless. Throughout the article, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding serverless architecture and its benefits, as well as providing a clear and concise explanation of the process.