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
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability
GraphQL
Query language for APIs requesting exactly needed data
Idempotency
Property where multiple operations produce same result as once
Message Queue
System for asynchronous service communication via messages
Authorization
Determining what resources a user can access
Backend Development
Building server-side logic, databases, and APIs