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What is Serverless - Episode 3: Deploying applications globally

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Edward Hewitt
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1,656
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English
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Summary

In Episode 3 of the Serverless series, Sadek and Guillermo explore the advantages of using serverless architecture to deploy applications globally, emphasizing the role of application-aware content delivery networks (CDNs) in enhancing performance and reliability. They discuss how smart CDNs can efficiently handle both static and dynamic data by caching static files globally and invoking functions on demand, which reduces latency by placing functions near data sources. The conversation predicts a future where databases, much like code, become replicable and distributed, enabling data proximity to end-users, which is crucial in regions with stringent data regulations. The dialogue highlights the need for evolving database models, such as multi-master configurations, to accommodate global scalability and ensure data availability close to users, thereby solving latency issues and improving reliability.

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Trend Post Mentions Total Month Mentions Posts Companies MoM
Serverless 15 424 62 30 -1%
Observability 2 300 58 17 +117%
Developer Experience 1 31 16 11 -3%
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