Serverless Framework
The most widely-adopted toolkit for building serverless applications.
Overview
The Serverless Framework is a free and open-source web framework written using Node.js. It allows developers to build and deploy serverless applications on various cloud providers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and more. The framework helps you define your serverless application with a simple YAML configuration file and automates the process of deploying and managing your resources.
✨ Key Features
- Multi-cloud provider support
- Declarative infrastructure as code
- Plugin ecosystem for extending functionality
- Local development and testing
- CI/CD integration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on serverless application development
- Multi-cloud support
- Extensive plugin ecosystem
Unique Value: The easiest way to build and deploy serverless applications on any cloud.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Deploying REST APIs on AWS Lambda
- Creating scheduled tasks with CloudWatch Events
- Building serverless websites
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who prefer a graphical user interface over a command-line tool
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a higher-level abstraction focused on serverless applications compared to general-purpose infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The open-source framework is free. The Serverless Framework Dashboard has a free tier.
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