Serverless
Quick Definition
Cloud model running code on-demand without server management
Full Definition
A cloud model where the provider manages infrastructure, running code on-demand.
Examples
AWS Lambda, Cloudflare Workers, Azure Functions
Related Terms
cloud-computing
faas
microservices
More Backend Terms
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events
RabbitMQ
Open-source message broker for reliable async messaging
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability
Rate Limiting
Controlling request frequency within a time period
GraphQL
Query language for APIs requesting exactly needed data
Backend Development
Building server-side logic, databases, and APIs