Functions vs Containers: The Serverless Landscape - Exploring Lambda's Container Image Support

Explore the integration of container images with AWS Lambda in this conference talk featuring Marcia Villalba and Julian Wood. Dive into the development, deployment, and optimization of serverless computing using containers. Learn how to leverage custom runtimes and base images, configure container images for event handling, streamline local testing, and seamlessly deploy to Lambda. Gain insights on cold starts, caching technologies, and the revolutionary impact of containers on serverless architecture. Discover expert techniques for enhancing speed, efficiency, and scalability in cloud computing through this comprehensive discussion on the convergence of functions and containers in the serverless landscape.