Serverless is sold as the end of managing infrastructure, and for many workloads it genuinely simplifies operations. Like every architecture, it trades one set of problems for another.
What you gain
You stop managing servers, you scale automatically, and you pay for what you use. For spiky or unpredictable workloads, that is a real win.
What you take on
- Cold starts can add latency for infrequent functions.
- Local development and debugging get harder.
- Costs can surprise you at high, steady volume.
Choose by workload
Serverless fits event-driven and bursty work well. For constant high traffic, a traditional setup is often cheaper and simpler. Match the model to the load, not the trend.
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Abishek Bimali
Founder & Engineer
Abishek founded SiteCraft Innovation and leads its engineering. He writes about building web and mobile products that hold up in production, for teams in Nepal and abroad.
