Azure functions advantages

Serverless computing is a relatively new paradigm in server technology and helps organizations convert large functionalities into smaller discrete on-demand functions that can be invoked and executed through automated triggers and scheduled jobs. They are also known as FaaS, in which organizations can focus on their domain challenges instead of the underlying infrastructure and platform. It also helps in democratizing solution architecture into smaller reusable functions deriving higher value for their investments.

There is a plethora of serverless compute platforms available on the internet. Some of the important ones are:

  • Azure functions
  • AWS Lambda
  • IBM OpenWhisk
  • Iron.io
  • Google Cloud functions

In fact, every ...

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