Mastering Serverless Computing

Become an expert in implementing Azure Functions to work seamlessly with your serverless applications Key FeaturesDevelop scalable, robust multi-tier apps without worrying about infrastructure needsDeploy and manage cost-effective and highly available serverless apps using Azure FunctionsAccelerate enterprise-level application development by seamlessly integrating different cloud services with Azure FunctionsBook Description Application development has evolved from traditional monolithic app development to using serverless options and microservices. This book is designed to guide you through using Microsoft's Azure Functions to process data, integrate systems, and build simple APIs and microservices. You will discover how to apply serverless computing to speed up deployment and reduce downtime. You'll also explore Azure Functions, including its core functionalities and essential tools, along with understanding how to debug and even customize Azure Functions. In addition to this, the book will take you through how you can effectively implement DevOps and automation in your working environment. Toward the concluding chapters, you'll cover some quick tips, troubleshooting techniques, and real-world serverless use cases that will help you make the most of serverless computing. By the end of this book, you will have gained the skills you need to develop and deliver cost-effective Azure serverless solutions. What you will learnCreate and deploy advanced Azure FunctionsLearn to extend the runtime of Azure FunctionsOrchestrate your logic through code or a visual workflowAdd caching, security, routing, and filtering to your APIsUse serverless technologies in real-world scenariosUnderstand how to apply DevOps and automation to your working environmentWho this book is for This book is designed for cloud administrators, architects, and developers interested in building scalable systems and deploying serverless applications with Azure Functions. Prior knowledge of core Microsoft Azure services and Azure Functions is necessary to understand the topics covered in this book.

Build cost-effective and highly scalable Serverless applications using AWS Lambda. About This Book Leverage AWS Lambda to significantly lower your infrastructure costs and deploy out massively scalable, event-driven systems and applications Learn how to design and build Lambda functions using real-world examples and implementation scenarios Explore the Serverless ecosystem with a variety of toolsets and AWS services including DynamoDB, API Gateway, and much more! Who This Book Is For If you are a Cloud administrator and/or developer who wishes to explore, learn, and leverage AWS Lambda to design, build, and deploy Serverless applications in the cloud, then this is the book for you! The book assumes you have some prior knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS core services such as EC2, IAM, S3, along with the knowledge to work with any popular programming language such as Node.Js, Java, C#, and so on. What You Will Learn Understand the hype, significance, and business benefits of Serverless computing and applications Plunge into the Serverless world of AWS Lambda and master its core components and how it works Find out how to effectively and efficiently design, develop, and test Lambda functions using Node.js, along with some keen coding insights and best practices Explore best practices to effectively monitor and troubleshoot Serverless applications using AWS CloudWatch and other third-party services in the form of Datadog and Loggly Quickly design and develop Serverless applications by leveraging AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway using the Serverless Application Framework (SAF) and other AWS services such as Step Functions Explore a rich variety of real-world Serverless use cases with Lambda and see how you can apply it to your environments In Detail AWS is recognized as one of the biggest market leaders for cloud computing and why not? It has evolved a lot since the time it started out by providing just basic services such as EC2 and S3 and today; they go all the way from IoT to Machine Learning, Image recognition, Chatbot Frameworks, and much more! One of those recent services that is also gaining a lot of traction is AWS Lambda! Although seemingly simple and easy to use, Lambda is a highly effective and scalable compute service that provides developers with a powerful platform to design and develop Serverless event-driven systems and applications. The book begins with a high-level introduction into the world of Serverless computing and its advantages and use cases, followed by a deep dive into AWS Lambda! You'll learn what services AWS Lambda provides to developers; how to design, write, and test Lambda functions; as well as monitor and troubleshoot them. The book is designed and accompanied with a vast variety of real-world examples, use cases, and code samples that will enable you to get started on your Serverless applications quickly. By the end of the book, you will have gained all the skills required to work with AWS Lambda services! Style and approach This step-by-step guide will help you build Serverless applications and run Serverless workloads using the AWS Lambda service. You'll be able to get started with it in a matter of minutes with easy-to-follow code snippets and examples.

A comprehensive guide that will teach you to build and implement Azure serverless solutions Key Features a- Learn the Function as a Service (FaaS) offering from Microsoft Azure a- Build Enterprise-grade workflows and integration using Azure Logic App a- Build event-driven Serverless solutions using Azure Event Grid a- Use Azure Service Bus to facilitate messaging between Azure Serverless components a- Implement advanced Serverless services such as Azure Serverless SQL Database and Azure Serverless Kubernetes Description The book starts with the basic concepts of Serverless Computing, its evolution, characteristics, and benefits. The next set of chapters is based on Azure Function as a Service (FaaS) programming model where you will gain proficiency in creating Serverless Azure Function, which is the basic unit of Azure Serverless Computing. Furthermore, the book focuses on building Azure Serverless Messaging, Integration, and Workflow that facilitates communication between components in the Azure Serverless ecosystem. Azure Logic Apps, Azure Event Grid, and Azure Service Bus are explained in detail. You will also work with advanced Azure Serverless services such as Azure Serverless Database and Azure Serverless Kubernetes that are essential for building highly scalable (at runtime) next-generation Serverless applications. Towards the end, the book focuses on reference architectures for Serverless Computing scenarios. By now, you will be proficient in working with Azure Serverless components, and their integration and can design and build an end to end Azure Serverless solution. What will you learn a- Design and implement Serverless workflows using Azure Logic Apps a- Design and implement Integration Services using Azure Event Grid a- Learn how to build Messaging Services on Azure Serverless platform a- Work with Azure Serverless SQL database a- Get familiar with Azure Serverless Kubernetes Architecture Who this book is for Anyone familiar with Cloud Fundamentals can use this book to get upskilled in Azure Serverless Computing and become an expert in it. Architects and Developers proficient in Microsoft Azure can use this book to learn Azure Serverless Computing and apply the knowledge gained to design and build solutions in this area. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Azure Serverless Computing 2. Azure Functions 3. Azure Durable Functions 4. Azure Logic Apps 5. Azure Event Grid 6. Azure Service Bus 7. Azure Serverless SQL Database 8. Azure Serverless Kubernetes 9. Designing Azure Serverless Solutions 10. Implementing Azure Serverless Solutions About the Author Abhishek Mishra is an Architect with a leading Fortune 500 software multinational company and has deep expertise in designing and building Enterprise-grade Intelligent Azure and .NET based architectures. He is an expert in .NET Full-stack, Azure (PaaS, IaaS, Serverless), Infrastructure as Code, Azure Machine Learning, Intelligent Azure (Azure Bot Services and Cognitive Services) and Robotics Process Automation. He has a rich 14+ years of experience working across top organizations in the industry. He loves blogging and is an active blogger on C# Corner. He has been awarded C# Corner Most Valuable Professional (MVP) - December 2018 and December 2019 two times in a row for his contributions to the developer community. He is an active speaker and delivers sessions on Azure. He has spoken in leading conferences like nopCommerce Days 2019 Mumbai, C# Corner Pune Conference 2019, Global Power Platform Bootcamp Pune, and many more. Certifications to his credit - TOGAF Certified, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate in Machine Learning, Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate, and many more. Your Blog links: https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/members/abhishek-mishra16 Your LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-mishra-4890909

Unleash the Power of Serverless Architecture for Efficient and Scalable Applications Are you ready to dive into the future of application development with serverless computing? "Mastering Serverless Computing" is your comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the potential of serverless architecture. Whether you're a developer aiming to create scalable applications or an IT professional seeking insights into serverless capabilities, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to build efficient and high-performance solutions. Key Features: 1. Introduction to Serverless Computing: Immerse yourself in the core principles of serverless architecture, understanding its benefits, components, and use cases. Build a solid foundation that empowers you to embrace the serverless paradigm. 2. Serverless Services and Providers: Master the art of working with various serverless providers and services. Learn about AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions, and more, and explore their features and integrations. 3. Developing Serverless Applications: Uncover strategies for developing applications using serverless architecture. Explore techniques for creating functions, managing dependencies, and deploying serverless code seamlessly. 4. Event-Driven Architecture: Discover the power of event-driven architecture in serverless computing. Learn how to trigger functions in response to events, integrate with event sources, and build real-time applications. 5. Serverless Data Management: Delve into data management in a serverless environment. Explore database services, caching mechanisms, and data storage solutions tailored for serverless applications. 6. Serverless Security and Authentication: Explore security considerations in serverless computing. Learn how to implement authentication, access controls, and encryption to protect your serverless applications and data. 7. Scalability and Cost Optimization: Master strategies for optimizing scalability and minimizing costs in serverless applications. Understand how serverless architecture automatically scales and how to leverage pay-as-you-go pricing models. 8. Serverless Orchestration and Workflows: Uncover techniques for orchestrating complex workflows in serverless applications. Learn about state management, chaining functions, and handling long-running processes. 9. Serverless DevOps and Continuous Deployment: Explore DevOps practices tailored for serverless development. Learn how to automate deployment, testing, and monitoring processes to ensure a seamless development lifecycle. 10. Real-World Serverless Applications: Gain insights into real-world serverless use cases across industries. From microservices to real-time data processing, explore how organizations are leveraging serverless computing for innovation. Who This Book Is For: "Mastering Serverless Computing" is an indispensable resource for developers, architects, and IT professionals who want to excel in serverless application development. Whether you're a newcomer to serverless or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this book will guide you through the intricacies and empower you to harness the potential of serverless architecture.

"Mastering AWS Lambda" is the definitive guide for developers, system administrators, and IT professionals looking to harness the power of serverless computing with AWS Lambda. Whether you are new to AWS Lambda or aiming to sharpen your serverless architecture skills, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of AWS Lambda's capabilities, best practices, and advanced features. Dive deep into the core concepts of AWS Lambda, including triggers, sources, security, performance optimization, and cost management. Learn how to design, deploy, and maintain efficient, secure, and scalable serverless applications through practical examples, detailed explanations, and step-by-step instructions. This book covers everything from the basics of setting up your first function to the nuances of integrating AWS Lambda with other AWS services, troubleshooting common issues, and architecting complex serverless solutions. With "Mastering AWS Lambda," you'll unlock the full potential of serverless computing, reduce operational overhead, and build applications that are not only highly scalable and reliable but also cost-effective. Start your journey to mastering AWS Lambda and transform the way you develop and deploy applications in the cloud.

Master the art of designing and creating serverless architectures and applications KEY FEATURES ● Learn to create serverless applications that leverage serverless functions, databases, data stores, and application programming interfaces. ● Learn the serverless concepts needed to provide serverless solutions for websites, mobile apps, APIs, backends, notifications, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. ● Create serverless, event-driven architectures and designs through hands-on exercises throughout the book. DESCRIPTION Serverless computing is relatively new compared to server-based designs. Amazon Web Services launched its serverless computing offering by introducing AWS Lambda. Lambda has introduced a revolution in cloud computing, where servers could be excluded from architectures, and events could be used to trigger other resources. The AWS serverless services have allowed developers, startups, and large enterprises to focus more on developing and creating features and spend less time managing and securing servers. It covers key concepts like serverless architecture and AWS services. You will learn to create event-driven apps, launch websites, and build APIs with hands-on exercises. The book will explore storage options and data processing, including serverless Machine Learning. Discover best practices for architecture, security, and cost optimization. The book will cover advanced topics like AWS SAM and Lambda layers for complex workflows. Finally, get guidance on creating new serverless apps and migrating existing ones. The knowledge gained from this book will help you create a serverless website, application programming interface, and backend. In addition, the information covered in the book will help you process and analyze data using a serverless design. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Creating a serverless website using Amazon S3 and CloudFront. ● Creating a serverless API using Amazon API Gateway. ● Create serverless functions with AWS Lambda. ● Save data using Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon S3. ● Perform authentication and authorization with Amazon Cognito. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The book targets professionals and students who want to gain experience in software development, cloud computing, web development, data processing, or Amazon Web Services. It is ideal for cloud architects, developers, and backend engineers seeking to leverage serverless services for scalable and cost-effective applications. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to AWS Serverless 2. Overview of Serverless Applications 3. Designing Serverless Architectures 4. Launching a Website 5. Creating an API 6. Saving and Using Data 7. Adding Authentication and Authorization 8. Processing Data using Automation and Machine Learning 9. Sending Notifications 10. Additional Automation Topics 11. Architecture Best Practices 12. Next Steps

Aѕ dеvеlореrѕ, we often аgоnіzе оvеr thе аmоunt of tіmе ѕреnt рrосurіng rеѕоurсеѕ, ѕеttіng uр environments, аnd реrfоrmіng аll thе оthеr tаѕkѕ thаt рrеvеnt us from doing whаt wе lоvе most: dеvеlоріng! Whіlе сlоud-соmрutіng tесhnоlоgіеѕ hаvе hеlреd tо аddrеѕѕ thіѕ рrоblеm by mаkіng іt еаѕу tо acquire resources such аѕ servers, соmрutіng power, and ѕtоrаgе, thе problem оf ѕеttіng uр these соmрlеx аррlісаtіоn hosts ѕtіll рlаguеѕ uѕ. Tо furthеr соmроund thе issue, mаіntаіnіng thеѕе servers саn bе ԛuіtе costly in tеrmѕ оf tіmе аnd mоnеу. Fortunately, tесhnоlоgу often rіѕеѕ tо mееt the needs of іtѕ uѕеrѕ, аnd so wе have our featured ѕеrvеrlеѕѕ architecture. At a hіgh level, the concept bеhіnd a ѕеrvеrlеѕѕ аrсhіtесturе is quite ѕіmрlе. Rаthеr than fоrсіng users to provision ѕеrvеrѕ оn whісh to run their соdе, vеndоrѕ offer thе аbіlіtу for users tо upload a function аnd thе vеndоr tаkеѕ саrе оf the еxесutіоn of thаt funсtіоn. Thе vеndоr handles the acquisition оf rеѕоurсеѕ ѕuсh as mеmоrу and соmрutіng power. These еvеnt-drіvеn funсtіоnѕ are іdеаl fоr аѕуnсhrоnоuѕ mеѕѕаgе рrосеѕѕіng. Furthеrmоrе, thеѕе funсtіоnѕ can ѕсаlе hоrіzоntаllу bу іnѕtаntіаtіng additional соріеѕ оf the code аnd runnіng іn раrаllеl. In thе Amаzоn Web Sеrvісе (AWS) есоѕуѕtеm, thіѕ Function аѕ a Sеrvісе (FааS) оffеrіng is known as AWS Lаmbdа. Intеgrаtеd wіth оthеr services, AWS Lаmbdа offers dеvеlореrѕ a way tо buіld a full web аррlісаtіоn wіthоut ever needing to ѕріn uр a ѕеrvеr. Microsoft Azure hаѕ a раrаllеl оffеrіng name Azure Funсtіоnѕ that аllоw much of thе same сараbіlіtу. Architectures thаt incorporate services like AWS Lambda аnd Azure Funсtіоnѕ lеnd thеmѕеlvеѕ tо being mісrо-ѕеrvісе оrіеntеd architectures, whісh оffеr many advantages. From a dеvеlореr реrѕресtіvе, thе benefits аrе іmmеdіаtеlу арраrеnt. Hоwеvеr, from аn enterprise роіnt of view, how соuld a serverless architecture роtеntіаllу be bеnеfісіаl? Frоm a соѕt реrѕресtіvе, ѕеrvеrlеѕѕ аrсhіtесturеѕ саn bе ѕіgnіfісаntlу lеѕѕ expensive compared to thе соѕt оf keeping servers асtіvе іn thе cloud. Fоr mоѕt іf nоt аll FaaS оffеrіngѕ, thе numbеr оf funсtіоn еxесutіоnѕ determines the mаjоrіtу of the соmрutіng соѕt. Cоnѕіdеr a single соmроnеnt іn аn аррlісаtіоn thаt еxреrіеnсеѕ lіmіtеd usage, but is a nесеѕѕаrу соmроnеnt. In a trаdіtіоnаl cloud соmрutіng аrсhіtесturе, paying tо maintain a ѕеrvеr оr more соmmоnlу a set оf ѕеrvеrѕ is likely a huge wаѕtе of mоnеу соnѕіdеrіng thе application оnlу uѕеѕ the computing роwеr sparsely. Often, аррlісаtіоnѕ primarily rеlу оn ѕеrvеr іnѕtаnсеѕ fоr mаіnlу thеіr соmрutіng роwеr so lоgісаllу іt wоuld bе рrеfеrrеd аnd beneficial іf thе рlаtfоrm соuld abstract thе dеtаіlѕ behind thаt acquiring thаt соmрutіng роwеr.

Learn to build, secure, deploy, and manage your serverless application in Golang with AWS Lambda Key Features Implement AWS lambda to build scalable and cost-efficient applications in Go Design and set the data flow between cloud services and custom business logic Learn to design Lambda functions using real-world examples and implementation scenarios Book Description Serverless architecture is popular in the tech community due to AWS Lambda. Go is simple to learn, straightforward to work with, and easy to read for other developers; and now it's been heralded as a supported language for AWS Lambda. This book is your optimal guide to designing a Go serverless application and deploying it to Lambda. This book starts with a quick introduction to the world of serverless architecture and its benefits, and then delves into AWS Lambda using practical examples. You'll then learn how to design and build a production-ready application in Go using AWS serverless services with zero upfront infrastructure investment. The book will help you learn how to scale up serverless applications and handle distributed serverless systems in production. You will also learn how to log and test your application. Along the way, you'll also discover how to set up a CI/CD pipeline to automate the deployment process of your Lambda functions. Moreover, you'll learn how to troubleshoot and monitor your apps in near real-time with services such as AWS CloudWatch and X-ray. This book will also teach you how to secure the access with AWS Cognito. By the end of this book, you will have mastered designing, building, and deploying a Go serverless application. What you will learn Understand how AWS Lambda works and use it to create an application Understand how to scaleup serverless applications Design a cost-effective serverless application in AWS Build a highly scalable and fault-tolerant CI/CD pipeline Understand how to troubleshoot and monitor serverless apps in AWS Discover the working of APIs and single page applications Build a production-ready serverless application in Go Who this book is for This book is for Go developers who would like to learn about serverless architecture. Go programming knowledge is assumed. DevOps and Solution Architects who are interested in building serverless applications in Go can also choose this book.