Serverless: Hype vs. Reality - Debunking the Most Common Myths

Nowadays Serverless is everywhere, and it’s often pitched as a silver bullet: lower costs, no infrastructure to manage, infinite scalability. But how much of that holds up? In this talk, I’ll try to cut through the noise and debunk some of the most common myths around serverless—like the idea of zero operational overhead, unavoidable vendor lock-in, performance limitations, and unpredictable costs. No buzzwords, just real-world experience, concrete pros and cons, and some honest advice on when a serverless architecture makes sense—and when it doesn’t. The goal? To help you navigate this fast-moving space with a practical and down-to-earth perspective