Self-Study: Function as a Service (FaaS) (2.12)

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Brief

This self-study module introduces Function as a Service (FaaS), a cloud computing model that enables developers to execute code without managing servers. It covers the fundamentals, benefits, popular platforms, and practical use cases of FaaS.

Videos

  1. Introduction to Function as a Service (FaaS)
  2. Learn the basics of FaaS, its features, and its role in serverless computing.
  3. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOIja7yFScs&ab_channel=IBMTechnology
  4. Getting Started with AWS Lambda
  5. Discover how AWS Lambda works and how it simplifies function execution.
  6. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOBq__h4OJ4&ab_channel=AmazonWebServices
  7. Serverless Computing Explained
  8. Explore serverless architecture and the advantages of FaaS in modern application development.
  9. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzsaM6kL1FU&ab_channel=TheTechCave

Readings

  1. What is Function as a Service?
  2. Understand the concept of FaaS and how it empowers serverless application development.
  3. Read more: https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/cloud-native-apps/what-is-faas
  4. FaaS Overview
  5. Explore the fundamentals and use cases of FaaS in the cloud.
  6. Read more: https://www.ibm.com/topics/faas
  7. Google Cloud Functions
  8. Learn about Google’s FaaS offering and its features.
  9. Read more: https://cloud.google.com/functions?hl=en

Key Concepts

  1. What is FaaS?
  • FaaS is a cloud computing model that executes small units of code in response to events.
  • It abstracts server management, focusing solely on application logic.
  1. Features of FaaS
  • Event-Driven: Executes code in response to triggers (e.g., HTTP requests, database changes).
  • Automatic Scaling: Dynamically scales based on demand.
  • Pay-as-You-Go: Charges only for the time the code runs.
  1. Popular FaaS Platforms
  • AWS Lambda: Offers tight integration with AWS services.
  • Google Cloud Functions: Supports multiple languages and event-driven triggers.
  • Azure Functions: Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Azure services.
  1. Benefits of FaaS
  • Reduced Operational Overhead: No server provisioning or management required.
  • Cost Efficiency: Ideal for workloads with variable demand.
  • Faster Development: Focus on code logic instead of infrastructure.
  1. Common Use Cases
  • Data Processing: Process IoT data streams, ETL tasks, or real-time logs.
  • Backend Services: Handle REST API requests or event-driven tasks.
  • Scheduled Jobs: Perform periodic tasks like backups or report generation.
  • Third-Party API Integration: Connect with external services via API calls.

Helpful Links (References)

  1. AWS Lambda Documentation
  2. Explore AWS Lambda and learn how to build, test, and deploy serverless functions.
  3. Visit: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/lambda/
  4. Google Cloud Functions Documentation
  5. Learn about Google’s event-driven FaaS platform and its integrations.
  6. Visit: https://cloud.google.com/functions?hl=en
  7. IBM Cloud Functions
  8. Discover IBM’s implementation of Function as a Service.
  9. Visit: https://www.ibm.com/cloud/functions
  10. Red Hat on FaaS
  11. Understand how FaaS fits into cloud-native application development.
  12. Visit: https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/cloud-native-apps/what-is-faas

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