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Vercel Blog·Apr 23·5 min read
Fluid compute is now the default for new projects
TL;DR
Software projects often face challenges with resource allocation and performance optimization. Vercel has introduced Fluid Compute, a new default for managing serverless functions that dynamically adjusts resources based on demand.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can leverage Fluid Compute to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs in serverless applications.
Key Takeaways
- Implement Fluid compute to cut costs by up to 85%.
- Reuse existing instances to optimize resource allocation.
- Combine server efficiency with serverless flexibility.
- Evaluate your workloads to determine suitability for Fluid compute.
How It Works
Fluid compute intelligently manages server instances by reusing them based on demand, which minimizes the need for new instance creation. This is achieved through a dynamic allocation system that monitors workload patterns and adjusts resources accordingly, ensuring that existing instances are utilized to their fullest potential.