It means it runs using AWS Lambda and allows access via the API Gateway... it's ... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

voidfunc on July 11, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: Chalice: Python Serverless Microframework for AWS

It means it runs using AWS Lambda and allows access via the API Gateway... it's literally in the second sentence with links to explain what those technologies are.

Lambda's are just units of code that run only On-Demand and without having to manage one or more EC2 instances or a container platform.

oneplane on July 11, 2016 [–]

Also known as: an expensive and lazy way to make something work 'a little bit' until it gets too complex and times out.

Consider applying for YC's W25 batch! Applications are open till Nov 12.
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact