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Serverless Is a Scam
Learn how serverless is a scam and why you should just use a container.
Strict runtime limits (e.g., 15-minute max execution on AWS Lambda) Zero state retention between runs Cold starts (unless you pay extra, and "pre-warm" your functions) Opaque debugging Vendor-specific quirks and configs A lot of YAML No arbitrary time limits You can attach a debugger, use your favorite runtime, and run locally or in prod — no magic, no special rules Event-driven functions (e.g., image resizing) Infrequent tasks or webhooks Lightweight internal tools Proof-of-concepts Stuff that truly needs to scale up and down quickly
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