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This conference talk from Conf42 DevOps 2025 presents practical strategies for reducing costs in serverless applications. Learn how to set up effective billing alarms, manage CloudWatch expenses, optimize Lambda function costs, and avoid expensive synchronous Lambda invocations. Discover techniques for implementing caching strategies, making cost-efficient architectural decisions, and simplifying serverless architectures for better performance and lower costs. The 49-minute presentation by Yan Cui includes detailed examples and actionable advice for developers looking to maximize the cost benefits of serverless while avoiding common pitfalls that lead to unexpected bills.
Syllabus
00:00 Introduction and Session Overview
00:56 Setting Up Billing Alarms
03:16 Managing CloudWatch Costs
12:09 Optimizing Lambda Function Costs
18:48 Avoiding Synchronous Lambda Invocations
27:06 Effective Use of Caching
31:36 Architectural Decisions and Cost Efficiency
38:45 Simplifying Serverless Architectures
48:42 Conclusion and Workshop Promotion
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