ELI5: serverless computing

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What is serverless computing?

Serverless computing is like having a magical restaurant where you only pay for the food you eat, not for renting the kitchen [1][3]. You don't have to worry about owning or managing the stove, oven, or any equipment—someone else handles all that for you [3].

Why does it work this way?

Instead of renting an entire server (like renting a whole kitchen) that sits there waiting, serverless lets you pay only when your code actually runs [1][4]. The cloud company manages all the computers and equipment behind the scenes [5].

What's the main benefit?

Developers can focus on writing their application without spending time thinking about maintaining servers or computers [3]. It's like being able to cook without worrying about how the stove works or cleaning it afterward [5].

How do you use it?

You just upload your code to the cloud, and it automatically runs whenever someone needs it [5]. The cloud provider handles making sure it has enough power and resources to work [1][2].