IBM Cloud Functions is classified under which type of platform?

IBM Cloud Functions is classified as Function as a Service (FaaS). This classification is part of the broader category of serverless computing that allows developers to execute code in response to specific events without managing the underlying server infrastructure. FaaS enables users to deploy individual functions that can scale independently and only use resources when invoked, which leads to cost efficiency and simplifies deployment.

In the context of IBM Cloud Functions, this means you can write and execute code in response to various triggers, such as HTTP requests, database changes, or storage actions, without needing to provision or manage server resources. This model enhances agility and allows for a more efficient development workflow by focusing solely on writing the function logic, rather than worrying about the environment in which it runs.

The other classifications are broader categories for cloud services:

• Platform as a Service (PaaS) provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building infrastructure, but it involves more than just executing individual functions.

• Software as a Service (SaaS) delivers software applications over the internet, managed by service providers, which doesn't align with the function-based execution of code in FaaS.

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides virtualized