Top Links from Issue #193
This issue was published on June 21, 2022
Serverless Aurora v2 still isn't serverless 🤷♂️
In this issue, serverless databases get another thumbs up from VCs, we get a free master class on inconsistent database consistency, and we learn why Serverless Aurora v2 isn't serverless. Read the full issue...
Most Popular Links
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Inconsistent thoughts on database consistency
So, this is a post about consistency in databases. And it comes as a result of a deep dive down a rabbit hole, with hundreds of pages of academic papers printed and countless Chrome tabs eating memory on my MacBook.
Why I switched from AWS CodePipeline to GitHub Actions by Paul Swail
For my first few years building serverless applications on AWS, I used AWS CodePipeline coupled with AWS CodeBuild for my CI/CD pipelines. These services were hosted inside AWS where all my infrastructure lived and were functionally good enough for what I wanted to do, so they seemed a good fit.
AWS Aurora Serverless V2 — What’s new from V1? by Sam Gibbons
Aurora Serverless V1 has been up and running since 2018, but due to significant limitations was a niche specialist product. Aurora Serverless V2 is much more mature, but will it replace traditional provisioned Aurora db instances?
No, AWS, Aurora Serverless v2 Is Not Serverless by Maciej Radzikowski
The freshly released Amazon Aurora Serverless v2 is a highly scalable, highly available, fully managed SQL database. If only it were serverless.
Serverless patterns reference architectures
Systems design is one of the toughest parts of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Software architects frequently rely on reference architectures because such tools help them more easily develop and maintain serverless and other complex systems.
Honorable Mentions
There are so many great blog posts, tutorials, use cases, and more shared each week by the #serverless community, that picking just a few to feature is really hard. So here are some other honorable mentions chosen by our readers.
Cloud Run and a Decision Tree for your Serverless Needs! by Abirami Sukumaran
Before I begin: Opinions in the blog are my own and derived from my interest and experience, not representing my employer, other company or anyone else.
Building a fully Serverless AWS-based URL shortener using just a few services by Proud2beCloud
Today is essential to fully exploit the potential of the cloud to carry out efficient and successful projects. The serverless paradigm is one of the most disruptive paradigms, still revolutionizing the sector.
Solutions Architect Tips: How to Design Around Serverless Service Limits
As a solutions architect, I attend project design meetings fairly regularly. One of the things I always listen for in these meetings is the phrase "we can't use service X because the service limit is too low".
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About the Author
Jeremy is the CEO and Founder of Ampt and an AWS Serverless Hero that has a soft spot for helping people solve problems using serverless. He frequently consults with companies and developers transitioning away from the traditional “server-full” approach. You can find him ranting about serverless on Twitter, in several forums and Slack groups, hosting the Serverless Chats podcast, and at conferences around the world.
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