Unlocking Peak Velocity on AWS with Flightcontrol - Brandon Bayer

Explore a comprehensive talk featuring Brandon Bayer, CEO of Flightcontrol, as he delves into strategies for maximizing velocity on AWS. Learn about the challenges of building full-stack frameworks in the JavaScript ecosystem, the motivation behind Flightcontrol, and insights into its pricing model. Discover the trade-offs between platform-as-a-service and self-hosting, technical challenges in migrating from PlanetScale to AWS Aurora, and the benefits of Flightcontrol for long-running function invocations. Gain valuable insights into the Y Combinator experience, including its role in fundraising and networking. Understand Flightcontrol's focus on removing adoption barriers and improving marketing strategies. Benefit from book recommendations and resources on full type-safety for Next.js routes, positioning, and funnel conversion frameworks.

Introduction and Background
The Pricing Model of Flightcontrol and the Trade-Offs of Platform-as-a-Service vs. Self-Hosting
Removing Barriers to Adoption
Marketing and Positioning as a Reliable Platform as a Service
Accepting the Truth and Embracing It
The Impact of Y Combinator