How to Build a Social Network Entirely on Serverless

Overview

Discover how to leverage serverless technologies to build a scalable, high-performance social network, improving feature delivery and addressing various system challenges.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Serverless Computing
Overview of serverless architecture
Benefits of serverless for social networks
Key serverless services and providers
• Core Serverless Technologies
Function-as-a-Service (FaaS)
Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS)
API Gateways and microservices
• Designing a Scalable Social Network
Architectural considerations for scalability
User authentication and authorization
Database selection and management
• Implementing Core Features
User profiles and data storage
Real-time data and serverless messaging
Media handling and serverless storage
• Interactivity and User Engagement
Serverless event-driven architectures
Notifications and messaging systems
• High-Performance Considerations
Optimization strategies for serverless functions
Caching mechanisms and content delivery networks
• Monitoring and Maintenance
Observability of serverless applications
Logging and error handling
• Security and Compliance
Best practices for securing serverless applications
Data privacy concerns and solutions
• Deployment and DevOps
Continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) for serverless
Infrastructure as code (IaC) for serverless environments
• Future Trends and Improvements
Emerging serverless technologies
Enhancing serverless applications with AI and machine learning
• Case Study and Practical Project
Real-world examples of serverless social networks
Guided project to build a simple serverless social network
• Conclusion and Next Steps
Review and resources for further learning
Discussion on potential career paths in serverless development

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