Date: 06/02/2025
Okay, this video on Supabase Edge Functions on Fly.io is gold for any of us transitioning to AI-driven workflows. Jon Meyers walks through deploying a Supabase Edge Function, essentially a serverless function, on Fly.io using Deno and Oak middleware. This means we can ditch some of the heavier backend lifting and focus on orchestrating logic with tools like LLMs.
Why’s it valuable? Because it showcases how to self-host these functions, giving us control and flexibility. Instead of being tied to a specific cloud provider’s serverless platform, we can deploy these lightweight functions anywhere, including environments where we’re integrating AI agents or no-code solutions. Imagine using an LLM to generate the core logic within the Edge Function, then deploying it to a cost-effective and scalable platform like Fly.io, orchestrated entirely by AI. We can have AI write the function, write the tests, and orchestrate the deployment!
The real-world application is huge. Think automated content generation, dynamic API endpoints, or even real-time data transformation triggered by AI models. By experimenting with this, we’re not just learning about Supabase or Fly.io; we’re building a foundation for a whole new level of automation and intelligent applications. It’s definitely worth carving out an hour to play with!