Episode 089 - Thoughts on Serverless with Brian Tarbox

AWS Developers Podcast

Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome back the inimitable Brian Tarbox, an AWS Community Hero and Alexa Champion, whose expertise is steeped in over thirty years of hands-on experience in the tech industry. With an impressive track record that includes ten patents, a slew of papers under his belt, and the co-leadership of the Boston AWS Meetup, Brian's insights are nothing short of invaluable. In this lively and engaging conversation, Emily, Dave, and Brian traverse the burgeoning landscape of technological terminology, exploring how definitions and interpretations have evolved over time. Specifically, they delve into the concept of "Serverless" - a term that, like many in our industry, has undergone significant transformation since its inception. What does Serverless mean in 2023? Brian, with his deep knowledge and candid demeanor, unpacks this in a way that is both easy to grasp and thought-provoking. This episode is not just a feast for your ears, but also a metaphorical banquet, as Brian masterfully utilizes metaphors to bring clarity to these often-complex concepts. It's a lively and humorous ride through the often-puzzling labyrinth of tech jargon, punctuated by heaps of fun and laughter. So, whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or a curious newcomer, tune in to this episode and savor the knowledge-rich discussion between Emily, Dave, and Brian. Be prepared to laugh, learn, and see the tech world through a fresh lens. It's an episode you won't want to miss! Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briantarbox/ Brian’s Website: https://briantarbox.org/ Brian’s AWS Community Hero page: https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/heroes/brian-tarbox/ Brian’s Alexa Champion page: https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/alexa/champions/brian-tarbox Emily on Twitter: https://twitter.com/editingemily Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev [BLOG] Brian’s post for AWS Heroes - Time to Rethink Cattle vs. Pets (Serverless Edition) - https://dev.to/aws-heroes/time-to-rethink-cattle-vs-pets-serverless-5c0j [PODCAST] Episode 059 of AWS Developers Podcast – AWS CodeWhisperer with Brian Tarbox - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IAvSYwNchzEwqqylzun4F ** ALERT ** New Developer Hackathon from July 1st through July 31st, 2023! We're excited to announce the AWS Amplify hackathon in partnership with Hashnode. This is a great opportunity to build your dream app and win exciting prizes! The hackathon is open to everyone, and prizes include: $5, $5.5k worth of AWS credits, Hashnode swag, and AWS Amplify swag. *** REGISTER HERE ***  https://bit.ly/julydevhack Subscribe: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rQjgnBvuyr18K03tnEHBI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-developers-podcast/id1574162669 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065378 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/aws-developers-podcast/PC:1001065378 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/AWS-Developers-Podcast-p1461814/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f8bf7630-2521-4b40-be90-c46a9222c159/aws-developers-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjk5NDM2MzU0OS9zb3VuZHMucnNz RSS Feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:994363549/sounds.rss