Hey there! If you’ve stumbled across this blog, chances are you’re at least a little curious about serverless development—especially the kind that runs on Cloudflare’s platform. You’re in the right place. There’s no shortage of cloud and serverless content out there, but let’s be real: most of it either drowns you in generic advice or obsesses over giants like AWS and GCP. We’re doing something different here at theserverless.dev. This is a space laser-focused on real-world serverless development with Cloudflare’s Developer Platform—think Workers, KV, R2, D1, Durable Objects, and Pages Functions. Why? Because in 2025, this stack is hands down the fastest, cheapest, and simplest way to build apps that scale globally without breaking a sweat. We’ve seen it ourselves, and we’re here to spill the beans.
So why did we start this? Honestly, it’s because we’re a bit obsessed. We run a consultancy that helps teams and founders turn wild ideas into production-ready systems using Cloudflare’s tools. Along the way, we’ve built some pretty neat stuff ourselves—projects that show just how powerful this platform can be. Take a peek:
- DollarDB: Ever wanted to whip up custom API endpoints without the boilerplate? DollarDB is a visual builder for Cloudflare Workers routes. Drag, drop, connect some functions, and deploy. Boom—edge APIs made easy.
- teenybase: Picture this—a fully managed backend on the edge with a SQLite database, authentication, REST and GraphQL APIs, an admin panel, and storage, all humming along on Cloudflare’s network. It’s like a developer’s dream toolkit, minus the headache of managing servers.
- iJewel Studio: This one’s for jewelry designers. It’s a 3D model processing and rendering platform with instant presets, multi-format exports, and renders that are up to 1000× faster than the old-school way. Cloudflare’s edge makes it snappy and global.
That’s not all—we’ve tackled a slew of client projects too, from multi-region routing to edge-native auth and event-driven systems. Every one of them has taught us something new about what Cloudflare’s serverless stack can do. This blog is where we’re sharing those lessons, no fluff included.
What’s in Store for You
We’re not here to churn out basic “Hello World” tutorials you can find anywhere (though we’ve got a killer 5-minute deploy guide coming your way). Instead, we’re diving into the good stuff—practical, battle-tested insights you can actually use. Here’s a taste of what you’ll find:
- Architecture patterns for Workers, KV, R2, D1, and Durable Objects—your blueprints for building apps that scale.
- Databaseless and API-first design—because who needs a full database for everything?
- Edge performance tuning—tips to make your apps scream with speed, right where your users are.
- Observability, workflows, and cost hacks—the nuts and bolts that keep projects humming without burning cash.
- Code deep dives—we’ll crack open our own products and show you what makes them tick.
Expect some strong opinions, a few rough edges, and a whole lot of real-world grit. Everything here is rooted in projects we’ve shipped or helped others launch. No theory for theory’s sake—just stuff that works.
Who’s Behind This?
I’m Ankur Singh, and I’ve been knee-deep in infrastructure for over a decade. I’ve built everything from high-performance computing setups at CERN to high-frequency trading systems, analytics platforms, and open-source tools. These days, I’m hooked on the edge—playing with serverless architectures, shipping products on Cloudflare’s platform, and helping teams cut through complexity. I love seeing how far we can push this tech, and I’m excited to bring you along for the ride.
Got a project in the works? Just want to nerd out about what Cloudflare’s edge can do? Drop me a line—I’d love to chat. And stick around—there’s a ton more coming your way. Hit that subscribe button if you don’t want to miss it!