I'm curious about the practical applications of minimal servers such as Hono, Flask, and Express.js. They all have a similar API structure, primarily handling requests without the complexities of larger frameworks. What advantages do they offer over more comprehensive solutions like Laravel or Next.js? Would love to hear how others are using these minimal setups!
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Minimal servers are great for microservices! For instance, I set one up that sends out emails when a form is submitted. You can also use something like AWS Lambda to create small, event-driven features without needing a heavy setup. My company has a lightweight Express.js server just for authentication tasks, handling only a few routes like login and token refresh. Super efficient for smaller applications!
Why did you opt for EC2 instead of using ECS Fargate for that?