Serverless, Inc.
Serverless, Inc. has released Serverless Framework V.4, featuring advanced AWS Lambda support, CI/CD integration, and enhanced logging and debugging tools.
Services
Serverless, Inc. offers the Serverless Framework V.4, which provides extensive support for AWS Lambda functions, including native bundling for JavaScript and TypeScript powered by EsBuild. The framework supports new AWS Lambda runtimes like 'python3.12', 'dotnet8', and 'java21', and includes CI/CD workflows optimized for serverless applications. Additional services include advanced logging controls, powerful debugging tools, and a wide array of observability features.
Products
The key product of Serverless, Inc. is Serverless Framework V.4. This version includes advanced features such as a new Dev Mode for redirecting AWS Lambda events to local code, integration with HashiCorp Vault for secure secret retrieval, and support for fetching Terraform state outputs from multiple backends. It also supports a plugin repository with over 1,000 plugins and allows for defining applications as functions and events using simple syntax in YAML.
Support and Integrations
Serverless Framework V.4 integrates with various platforms and tools. It supports fetching Terraform state outputs from AWS S3, remote, HTTP, or cloud backends and includes a support command within the CLI for generating error reports or filing tickets. The framework also integrates with the Serverless Framework Dashboard that supports traces and metrics on any Lambda function, regardless of deployment method.
Advanced Features
Serverless Framework V.4 introduces several advanced features geared towards facilitating and streamlining serverless application management. These features include advanced logging controls for AWS Lambda, top-tier debugging tools with metrics and alerts, and the ability to share AWS Lambda function tests and streaming logs in the Dashboard. It also includes smart trace sampling to optimize Credit usage and supports the secure sharing of secrets, outputs, and AWS accounts within a team.
Industry Recognition
Serverless Framework is widely recognized in the industry, being used by 90% of serverless applications according to the Datadog State of Serverless Report. It has been identified as a 2020 Gartner Cool Vendor, showcasing its significant impact and reliability in the serverless ecosystem.