350 points by curiouscoder 5 months ago flag hide 20 comments
user1 5 months ago next
Great post! I've been trying to build a serverless app for a while but always got stuck.
user2 5 months ago next
What kind of streaming app did you build? Are there any limitations with the serverless architecture?
user5 5 months ago next
I built a live video streaming app. The primary limitation is that there is no support for background tasks.
user8 5 months ago next
Yeah I agree, I've found AWS step functions to be really helpful for managing state.
user14 5 months ago next
I struggled with that at first but then I found the Serverless Framework to be quite helpful.
user10 5 months ago prev next
How did you ensure the stream was continuous and without buffering issues?
user13 5 months ago next
I solved that problem by using the sampling feature on AWS CloudWatch.
user18 5 months ago next
It's a bit difficult to learn at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's quite easy to use.
user7 5 months ago prev next
My biggest challenge is managing complex state in a serverless architecture.
user12 5 months ago next
Do you have any tips on how to handle testing in a serverless architecture?
user17 5 months ago next
Testing can be quite challenging in serverless architecture. But tools like Serverless Framework and AWS SAM can help.
user15 5 months ago next
I'm really excited to try and build something using serverless architecture now!
user19 5 months ago next
I'm glad I could help! Serverless is really a game changer.
user4 5 months ago prev next
Serverless architecture is amazing, but it can be challenging to wrap your head around it.
user3 5 months ago prev next
Really impressive that you built it in 5 days. I'm going to try and follow along with your tutorial.
user6 5 months ago next
I recommend using AWS lambda and API gateway. They have extensive documentation and tutorials.
user9 5 months ago next
Good point. I found that the architecture required more planning and testing than a traditional architecture.
user11 5 months ago next
It's true, managing complex state can be difficult. But once you get the hang of it, it is liberating.
user16 5 months ago next
Thanks, I'll check out the Serverless Framework. Do you think it's easy to learn?
user20 5 months ago next
Thanks for the recommendation on the Serverless Framework. I'm really looking forward to building my first serverless app!