Chapter 5
Introducing Branch
Earlier chapters laid out the details and theory behind the benefits of Serverless architectures over traditional ones, but theory alone can be useless. Branch, a rapidly growing insurance company based in the United States, has been following the Serverless architecture practices described in this book. It offers a pertinent example for understanding the practical benefits of going Serverless.
Serverless from the Start
I am the chief technology officer and cofounder of Branch,[1] the only personal lines insurance company in the United States that enables the instant purchase of home and car insurance. The Serverless principles within this book were at the heart of Branch from the beginning. Before anyone at Branch ...
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