Serverless

Lesson in the Software Architect Roadmap · Stage 9: Architecture

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Serverless?

Serverless architecture (also known as serverless computing or function as a service, FaaS) is a software design pattern where applications are hosted by a third-party service, eliminating the need for server software and hardware management by the developer. Applications are broken up into individual functions that can be invoked and scaled individually.

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Serverless: common questions

Can I learn Serverless in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain Serverless in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this Serverless tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 45 of 112 in the free Software Architect roadmap, in stage 9, Architecture. If you are new to Software Architect, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.