When Your Serverless Computing Bill Goes Parabolic

  • Serverless computing can lead to unexpectedly high bills.
  • Serverless is a server that scales automatically.
  • Versell is a proxy for AWS and Cloudflare, optimized for the JavaScript framework nextjs.
  • Versell's pricing strategy involves a free hobby tier to attract customers, with the hope that some will go viral and become profitable.
  • Developers should set a budget limit to avoid overspending.
  • Having a self-hosted backup plan is advisable.
  • Tools like SST can help manage infrastructure.
  • Open source tool Coolify allows you to host your own private Versell.

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