Serverless Computing (الحوسبة بدون خادم)
Serverless computing is a cloud model where the provider automatically manages servers and scales resources as needed. Developers deploy functions or apps and pay only for what runs, with no servers to provision, patch, or maintain.
In Iraqi dialect
تشتغل بدون ما تهتم بالخوادم، تدفع بس اللي تستخدمه
In detail
Despite the name, servers still exist — you just never manage them. In serverless, you write code (often functions) and the cloud platform runs it on demand, spinning up capacity for each request and scaling to zero when idle. This removes infrastructure toil and lets teams ship fast, while billing tracks actual usage rather than reserved capacity. Serverless fits event-driven workloads like APIs, webhooks, image processing, and background jobs. The main considerations are cold starts, execution limits, and vendor lock-in. Combined with edge networks, serverless is how many modern sites and AI backends stay fast and cheap at scale.
Practical example
A startup launches its API on serverless functions so it pays almost nothing while traffic is low, then scales automatically during a campaign.
Frequently asked questions
Are there really no servers in serverless?
Servers exist, but the cloud provider fully manages them — you only supply code and pay per execution.
When should you use serverless?
For event-driven, variable, or spiky workloads where you want automatic scaling and no infrastructure management.
Related terms
Related services
Serverless Architecture
Build scalable, cost-effective backends with functions, queues, and managed services.
Cloud Architecture & Migration
Design, migrate, and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
AWS Consulting
Architecture, migration, cost optimization, and managed services on Amazon Web Services.