CASE STUDY

Serverless Functions Optimize Resource Usage by 40%

A clearer version would be the serverless architecture implementation was able to improve the scalability and cost efficiency of the application's cloud platform.

40%
Reduction in Infrastructure Costs
50%
Decrease in Deployment Time
20%
Faster Issue Resolution

Objective: The main objective of the serverless architecture implementation was able to improve the scalability and cost efficiency of the application's cloud platform. Additionally, the goal was to make the platform more agile and reduce the time required to deploy updates and new features.

Implementation:

Serverless Framework: The company chose to use the serverless framework, which is an open-source tool that allows developers to easily build and deploy serverless applications.

Terraform: Terraform, an infrastructure as code tool, was used to automate the deployment and configuration of the company's serverless architecture. Terraform was used to define the resources needed for the serverless architecture, such as AWS Lambda functions and Amazon API Gateway.

Microservices: The company's application was broken down into smaller, independent microservices, each running in its own serverless environment. This allowed for easier scaling of individual services and reduced the impact of a failure in one service on the entire application.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): The DevOps engineer implemented a Github actions CI/CD pipeline to automate the build and deployment of the serverless application. This pipeline included automated testing and security checks to ensure that the application was secure and stable before deployment.

Monitoring and Logging: The DevOps Engineer set up monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch and AWS CloudTrail to track the performance and usage of the serverless application.  

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Conclusion:

Using serverless architecture and Terraform allows companies to improve the scalability and cost efficiency of their applications. By breaking down monolithic applications into smaller, independent microservices, companies can improve the scalability of individual services and reduce the impact of a failure in one service on the entire application. Additionally, using Terraform to automate the deployment and configuration of the serverless architecture allows companies to improve the agility of the platform and reduce the time required to deploy updates and new features.

Result:

40%
Reduction in Infrastructure Costs
50%
Decrease in Deployment Time
20%
Faster Issue Resolution
  • 40% Reduction in Infrastructure Costs:Transitioning to a serverless architecture and using on-demand resources reduced infrastructure costs by 40%, as the platform now only uses resources as needed, rather than maintaining idle capacity.
  • 50% Decrease in Deployment Time: The CI/CD pipeline reduced deployment time by 50%, enabling rapid iteration with automated testing and deployment for new features and updates, improving the platform's responsiveness to user needs.
  • 20% Faster Issue Resolution: Real-time monitoring and logging through AWS CloudWatch and AWS CloudTrail improved error detection and response times, enabling the team to resolve issues 20% faster,enhancing platform reliability.

How to have a Tech-Forward Business

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