What is Serverless - Episode 1: Introduction

In a conversation between Guillermo Raugh, CEO of ZEIT, and Sadek, CEO of Prismic, they explore the concept of Serverless computing from a developer's perspective, discussing its advantages and challenges. Serverless is defined as a method of deploying applications without developers needing to manage infrastructure, as the servers are not constantly running and are invoked on-demand, which can reduce costs and simplify development. This approach enables developers to focus entirely on user requests without worrying about server management, although it necessitates writing robust code due to the lack of persistent state between requests. They also address the cold boot issue, where infrequent execution can lead to initial delays, although subsequent requests are processed quickly as the function state is temporarily preserved. The conversation highlights how Serverless can lead to error-free development by removing assumptions about persistent server availability, ultimately making the process more efficient and less error-prone.