Best of Serverless — January 2025

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    Host your Python app for $1.28 a month

    Discover how to host low-traffic Python applications on AWS Lambda for minimal cost. Using containers, developers can leverage Lambda to maintain high availability while paying only when their service is called. The post describes the process of containerizing a Flask app and deploying it with Pulumi, minimizing the need for extensive serverless knowledge. This approach allows for zero cost when idle and scalable infrastructure, benefiting APIs with sporadic traffic and cost-sensitive projects.

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    Test Your Database Without Mocks

    Mocks for databases are often too brittle and complex to be useful, leading to unreliable tests and maintenance headaches. Instead of mocks, using database branching provides isolated, real-environment testing without the downsides of mock setups. Branching allows efficient and cost-effective testing by creating copies of databases that only differ when changes are made, offering a more realistic and reliable testing scenario.

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    I spent 6 hours learning AWS Glue. Here is what I found

    AWS Glue is a serverless data integration service that simplifies and automates the ETL process, enabling users to integrate data from various sources, preprocess and transform it, and make it available for analytics. It seamlessly integrates with AWS services like S3, Redshift, and Athena and supports cost-effective and scalable data processing. Key components include Glue Studio, Glue ETL Library with DynamicFrames, and serverless execution with auto-scaling. The Glue Data Catalog acts as a central repository for metadata, facilitating efficient data discovery and management.

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    Papers We Love

    Papers We Love is a repository and community dedicated to academic computer science papers. It features various chapters worldwide and organizes meetups discussing topics such as neural networks for detecting epileptic attacks, the Exponential Time Hypothesis, Named Data Networking, and serverless frameworks.

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    solo-io/gloo: The Cloud-Native API Gateway and AI Gateway

    Gloo Gateway is now fully conformant with the Kubernetes Gateway API, offering robust ingress control, API gateway features, and support for hybrid applications involving legacy apps, microservices, and serverless. Built on Envoy proxy, it provides function-level routing, integrates with various open-source projects, and features automated discovery for rapid deployment and updates.

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