Getting Started With Serverless Application Architecture

The serverless model can free technical teams from the more monotonous development work, allowing them to focus on innovation. And using a serverless database to build cloud-native apps amplifies such benefits due to its ability to scale without being hindered by fragmented data across independently deployed services.

This Refcard dives straight into building a serverless Java web application. You'll find a list of tools needed to follow the tutorial as well as comprehensive step-by-step instructions, code snippets, and a companion repository for the sample serverless application.

Serverless for Survival

When new technologies arise, we first adopt them for their technical value. If that value proves out, then we reach the magic “crossing the chasm” moment: when a technology jumps to widespread adoption through proven business value and goes mainstream. 

Some technologies, a very select few, make one more jump forward, however — from mainstream to existential imperative.