Mastering Serverless computing

1.Introduction to Serverless Computing
1.1.Understanding the Evolution of Cloud Computing
1.2.Defining Serverless Computing
1.3.Benefits and Drawbacks of Serverless Architecture
1.4.Real-world Use Cases
2.Core Concepts of Serverless Architecture
2.1.Function as a Service (FaaS)
2.2.Backend as a Service (BaaS)
2.3.Event-Driven Architecture
2.4.Statelessness and Scalability
2.5.Orchestration and Choreography
3.Getting Started with Serverless Platforms
3.1.Major Serverless Providers (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions)
3.2.Setting Up Serverless Development Environments
3.3.Deploying Your First Serverless Function
3.4.Configuring Triggers and Events
4.Designing Serverless Applications
4.1.Microservices vs. Monoliths in Serverless
4.2.Optimizing Function Granularity
4.3.Data Management and Persistence Strategies
4.4.Security Considerations in Serverless Design
5.Building and Deploying Serverless Functions
5.1.Writing Serverless Functions in Different Programming Languages
5.2.Leveraging Third-Party Libraries and Dependencies
5.3.Packaging and Deploying Functions
5.4.Managing Function Versions and Rollbacks
6.Serverless Orchestration and Event Choreography
6.1.Coordinating Multiple Functions with Step Functions
6.2.Event Sourcing and Event-Driven Design
6.3.Fan-Out and Fan-In Patterns
6.4.Choreographing Microservices for Complex Workflows
7.Monitoring, Logging, and Debugging
7.1.Instrumenting Serverless Applications
7.2.Collecting Metrics and Traces
7.3.Setting Up Alerts and Alarms
7.4.Debugging Serverless Functions
8.Serverless Security Best Practices
8.1.Managing Identity and Access Control
8.2.Mitigating OWASP Top Ten Risks in Serverless
8.3.Encryption and Data Protection
8.4.Serverless Compliance and Auditing
9.Performance Optimization Techniques
9.1.Cold Starts and Warm-up Strategies
9.2.Resource Allocation and Memory Tuning
9.3.Optimizing Function Execution Time
9.4.Caching Strategies in Serverless
10.Serverless at Scale
10.1.Handling High Concurrent Loads
10.2.Auto-scaling and Provisioning
10.3.Managing State in Stateless Environments
10.4.Global Distribution of Serverless Applications
11.Cost Management and Optimization
11.1.Serverless Cost Models
11.2.Cost Monitoring and Analysis Tools
11.3.Strategies to Optimize Serverless Spending
11.4.Forecasting and Budgeting for Serverless Projects
12.Future Trends in Serverless Computing
12.1.Serverless Beyond Functions: Databases, APIs, and More
12.2.Edge Computing and Serverless
12.3.Serverless in IoT and Edge Computing
12.4.Ethical and Environmental Implications of Serverless
13.Serverless Case Studies
13.1.Real-world Implementations of Serverless Computing
13.2.Lessons Learned and Best Practices from Industry Leaders
14.Appendix
14.1.Comparison of Serverless Frameworks
14.2.Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Serverless
14.3.Third-party Tools for Serverless Development
14.4.Glossary of Serverless Terms
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