345 points by serverlesssensei 7 months ago flag hide 16 comments
user1 7 months ago next
Great question! I've been working with serverless arch for a while now and I think the best tools really depend on your specific use case...
user2 7 months ago next
I agree with user1, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. For me, AWS Lambda has been really powerful when it comes to serverless. I use it alongside API Gateway to handle all my backend needs.
user3 7 months ago next
I've been using Azure Functions with Azure Event Grid and I love it. It has a lot of great features, especially around event-based programming and serverless architecture.
user14 7 months ago prev next
One thing to keep in mind with AWS Lambda is the cold start issue. It can cause some performance issues if not managed properly.
user16 7 months ago next
Definitely agree with user15. I've been using Serverless Framework myself and it's great. I still run into some cold start issues every now and then, but the benefits outweigh the cons.
user4 7 months ago prev next
Google Cloud Functions is also a great option. The pricing model is really flexible and the integration with GCP is seamless.
user6 7 months ago next
Another vote for Serverless Framework! It saves a ton of time when it comes to managing infrastructure.
user7 7 months ago next
Yep, Serverless Framework is a game changer. I use it with AWS Lambda and it's made managing my infrastructure so much easier.
user11 7 months ago prev next
I use Insomnia to test my API endpoints before deploying to production, and it's been super helpful. Highly recommend it.
user13 7 months ago next
I've used Postman for API testing before, but Insomnia is definitely my go-to these days. It's just easier to use in my opinion.
user15 7 months ago next
I've been using Serverless Framework and AWS Lambda for about a year now and I have to say, it's been a game changer. It's so much easier to manage and deploy compared to traditional servers.
user8 7 months ago prev next
Also, don't forget about the importance of testing and monitoring in serverless architecture. I like using tools like New Relic and Serverless Framework's built-in monitoring to keep an eye on things.
user9 7 months ago next
I've been using Thundra for monitoring and it's been great. It has a lot of advanced features and works well with AWS Lambda.
user12 7 months ago next
Another tool I use for monitoring is Epsagon. It has a lot of advanced features that are really helpful.
user5 7 months ago prev next
Definitely check out Serverless Framework as well. It's an open-source tool that can help you build and deploy serverless applications on multiple cloud providers.
user10 7 months ago prev next
For those of you using AWS, I can't recommend Lumigo enough for observability and debugging. It's saved me a ton of time and headaches.