Potta Vijay Kumar

In the fast-paced world of front-end development, the focus is often on building sleek interfaces, optimizing performance, and managing state. However, as applications grow, so do the demands of deployment, scalability, and consistency across environments. That’s where Infrastructure as Code (IaC) comes into play. But wait— why should a front-end developer care about infrastructure ? Let’s break it down. What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)? IaC is the practice of managing and provisioning computing infrastructure through machine-readable configuration files, rather than manual processes. In simple terms: instead of clicking buttons in a cloud console, you write code (YAML, JSON, or HCL) to define your infrastructure. This code is version-controlled, repeatable, and automated. Popular IaC tools: Terraform (by HashiCorp) Pulumi (supports TypeScript/JavaScript) AWS CloudFormation Ansible (configuration-focused) Why Front-End Developers Should Care You might not be spinning up server...

The serverless paradigm is transforming how developers build and deploy modern applications. Traditionally, managing back-end infrastructure meant provisioning servers, scaling systems, and maintaining uptime. But with serverless architecture, much of that burden is lifted—allowing developers to focus solely on building features. Let’s explore how serverless works for both the front-end and back-end , its benefits, and where it shines the most. What is Serverless? Despite its name, serverless doesn’t mean there are no servers. It means you don’t manage them . Cloud providers handle provisioning, scaling, and infrastructure management. You deploy your code, and it runs when triggered—often priced by usage. Popular serverless platforms include: AWS Lambda Azure Functions Google Cloud Functions Vercel / Netlify (for front-end) Serverless for the Front-End Serverless on the front-end often refers to deploying web apps on platforms like: Vercel Netlify Cloudflare Pages These platforms su...