Explore the fundamental differences between containers and serverless functions in this 56-minute AWS re:Invent 2024 conference session. Gain practical insights through real-world scenarios that demonstrate how to select the optimal approach based on specific workload requirements, deployment scenarios, and operational needs. Dive deep into the architectural distinctions, scalability considerations, and operational contrasts between these essential cloud technologies. Learn how to effectively combine containers and serverless functions to maximize their respective strengths. Master the decision-making process for choosing between containers, serverless functions, or hybrid architectures to best serve your application requirements. Presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's leading cloud platform provider serving millions of customers from startups to enterprises and government agencies.