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Serverless is a cloud computing execution model where the cloud provider dynamically manages the allocation and provisioning of servers. In a serverless architecture, developers can focus on writing code without worrying about server management, scaling, or maintenance. This approach allows for greater flexibility, reduced operational costs, and improved scalability. Serverless platforms, such as AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions, automatically scale applications in response to demand, charging only for the actual compute resources used. For data professionals, serverless technologies enable the creation of event-driven data pipelines, real-time data processing, and on-demand analytics without the need to manage underlying infrastructure. This model is particularly useful for intermittent workloads, microservices, and rapid prototyping in data engineering projects.