FaaS 101

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Defines FaaS as packaging functions as containers deployed on Kubernetes and explains the concrete runtime pieces: gateway, controller, autoscaler. Shows a hands‑on flow: build a simple function, push an image to a local cluster, create the function resource and invoke it, then watch logs and scaling behavior. Points out practical tradeoffs: cold‑start latency, resource overhead, and where FaaS simplifies ops versus when a long‑running service still wins.

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1. 0:00Introduction
2. 4:20What is FaaS
3. 18:46Key benefits of FaaS
4. 25:29Local development with FaaS
5. 31:49Q&A and closing

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