Following the Data, Not the Function - Rethinking Function Orchestration in Serverless

Explore a groundbreaking approach to serverless computing in this 17-minute conference talk from NSDI '23. Dive into the concept of data-centric function orchestration, which challenges the traditional method of coordinating serverless applications. Learn how following data exchanges, rather than function invocations, can significantly improve efficiency and simplify complex workflows. Discover the innovative Pheromone platform, which implements this data-centric design, offering scalability, low latency, and easier implementation of complex applications. Compare its performance against established commercial and open-source platforms, and understand how it revolutionizes function interactions and data exchanges in serverless environments.