SaaS Serverless Architecture: How to Build and Deploy Applications Using AWS Lambda, Cloud Functions, and Edge Computing

Duration: 6H 6min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-fiction

The serverless revolution has arrived, and it's transforming how we build and deploy software. But moving from a world of managed servers to ephemeral functions is not just a change in technology; it's a fundamental shift in mindset. The Serverless Architect is your guide to mastering this paradigm, covering everything from the core concepts to advanced, production-ready strategies.

This book demystifies the serverless landscape, diving deep into the mechanics of AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Run functions, Azure Functions, and the power of edge computing. You'll learn how to design robust event-driven architectures, manage state in a stateless world, and build systems that are not only scalable and resilient but also cost-optimized. It's about making the server abstraction so complete that you can focus entirely on the logic that matters to your users.

Inside, you'll discover: • The serverless mindset shift and how to design for events, not requests • How AWS Lambda, Cloud Functions, and Azure Functions work under the hood • Strategies for managing data and state using DynamoDB, Firestore, and Supabase • How to build and deploy APIs using API Gateways and service integrations • Techniques for observability, security, and CI/CD in a serverless world • How to handle long-running processes and durable workflows with Step Functions • When to use serverless and when a different architecture is the right answer

Go beyond the hype and become a truly competent serverless architect. This book equips you with the durable understanding and practical patterns you need to build the next generation of scalable and cost-effective applications.

Release date

Audiobook: 14 August 2026
Ebook: 11 August 2026