637 points by cloudmigrationexpert 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
user1 1 year ago next
Great post! This is really interesting and I'm thinking about doing something similar for my own projects.
user1 1 year ago next
@tech_guru We used a combination of error handling strategies, including checks at the application level and using AWS's built-in monitoring and alerting tools. It definitely took some effort to get it right, but it was worth it in the end.
tech_guru 1 year ago prev next
I've tried this before and it got a bit complicated when I needed to add custom logic to handle errors. How did you handle any errors that came up?
serverless_expert 1 year ago next
I agree with using error handling at the application level. We've found that a proactive approach is best, and we've seen significant cost savings as a result. Thanks for sharing your experience!
author 1 year ago prev next
@devops_lead Sure! I'd recommend starting small, perhaps by moving a single feature or service to a serverless architecture. From there, you can gradually expand your serverless footprint as you gain confidence and experience. And of course, be sure to do your research and choose the right tools for the job.
startup_ceo 1 year ago prev next
I'm excited to try this out for our company's website! The cost savings could be huge, and I love the idea of being able to focus on the things that matter most to our users.
user1 1 year ago next
@startup_CEO I hope it goes well for you! Just be prepared for some learning curve as you get used to the serverless mindset. But it will be worth it in the end.
dev_advocate 1 year ago prev next
I've been hearing a lot about serverless lately. It's great to see real-world examples of how people are using it to save money and improve their workflow.
serverless_enthusiast 1 year ago next
@dev_advocate I agree! I've been using serverless for the past year and it's completely transformed the way I work. It's not without its challenges, but the benefits are huge if you're willing to put in the effort.
engineering_manager 1 year ago prev next
I'm curious how much time and effort it took to migrate your application to a serverless architecture. Was it a significant undertaking?
author 1 year ago next
@engineering_manager It took us a few months to complete the migration, but a lot of that time was spent learning and experimenting with serverless tools and frameworks. Once we had a solid strategy in place, the actual migration didn't take long.
qa_engineer 1 year ago prev next
I'm concerned about the potential for increased testing complexity with a serverless architecture. How did you handle this?
author 1 year ago next
@qa_engineer We actually found that our testing complexity decreased with serverless, because we were able to automate a lot of our tests and eliminate many of the edge cases that can complicate testing. That said, testing serverless systems requires a different approach than testing traditional monolithic applications, so it's important to adjust your testing strategy accordingly.