AWS Lambda was the first major serverless platform, allowing developers to run code without managing servers. Prior to Lambda, developers had to configure and maintain virtual machines manually. Lambda introduced event-driven computing, where functions execute in response to triggers like database updates or HTTP requests. Its pay-per-use model disrupted traditional cloud pricing, enabling more flexible software design. Suddenly, infrastructure could be outsourced entirely to a provider.
Understanding the origin helps tech leaders grasp why serverless became mainstream quickly. Early adoption shaped cloud architectures significantly.
The 2014 launch set the stage for other providers, including Google Cloud Functions and Azure Functions, expanding the serverless ecosystem globally.
Serverless computing became widely recognized in 2014 with AWS Lambda's introduction.
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