[nine_k]

The interesting part here is that the box is stateful, unlike a Lambda. You return literally to the point where you left off.

[reactordev]

A VPS does the same thing for far cheaper.

[pjmlp]

Lambdas can be stateful, for example Durable Functions on Azure,

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/dura...