Anatomy of a Project and Basic CLI Commands

In this lesson, we'll explore the anatomy of a Serverless Framework project using a construction analogy to help newcomers better understand the components and structure of a typical project. Let's compare a Serverless Framework project to building a house. Imagine constructing a house, where various elements like the foundation, walls, and roof come together to create a solid structure. Similarly, a Serverless Framework project has different components, each with a unique role in the overall structure and functionality.

The heart of every Serverless Framework project is the serverless.yml file. It acts as the blueprint, defining the structure and components of our serverless application.

Here's a basic example of a serverless.yml file: