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5x faster Edge Functions: V8 isolates to Firecracker MicroVMs

229 points · 106 comments · jbott

  1. torginus · · focus · HN ↗
    This is highly interesting considering AWS invented the MicroVMs for lambda, yet node on lambda is dog slow (both in latency and throughput). I can traumadump on request. I bet they could use some of this tech especially since their use cases are often not too dissimilar (auth validation, rule checking etc)
    1. momojo · · focus · HN ↗
      1. What's the node + aws story? Did you stick with aws or stay but try a different serverless tech? 2. Is lambda/serverless overhyped? I'm worried about reaching for it too soon.
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