FaaS

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Definition

Function as a Service - running individual code functions in the cloud without managing servers. Like hiring a specialist to perform one specific task only when needed.

Real-World Example

AWS Lambda is FaaS where you upload a function to resize images, and it runs automatically whenever an image is uploaded.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services allow developers to run code in response to events without managing servers, offering a similar serverless computing experience across different cloud platforms.

AWS
AWS Lambda
AZ
Azure Functions
GCP
Google Cloud Functions
OCI
Oracle Functions

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