Is The Serverless Fairytale Over?

The blog post reflects on the evolution and current state of serverless technology, arguing that while the initial excitement around serverless has matured, it remains a vital and evolving part of the tech industry. Despite concerns about serverless losing its appeal, the author maintains that serverless has simply grown up and continues to develop through integration with other technologies and ecosystems, such as containers and event-driven architecture. The piece highlights key events, such as the Prime Video incident and changes within AWS, to illustrate the challenges and adaptations within the serverless space. The concept of serverless has expanded beyond Function as a Service (FaaS) to include a broader set of managed services, and the demand for more computing power and better architectural practices continues to push its boundaries. The author concludes that serverless is not dead but rather entering a new phase of innovation and adoption, with a promising future ahead as part of a larger, interconnected technology ecosystem.