Summary

This chapter explored serverless computing on AWS, focusing on the critical components like AWS Lambda and API Gateway. It was designed to impart practical skills and deep understanding, enabling you to build and manage serverless applications on the AWS platform effectively.

The chapter began with an overview of AWS Lambda, introducing the fundamentals of this serverless compute service. You learned about event-driven architecture and how Lambda functions can be triggered by various AWS services. This section laid the groundwork for understanding serverless computing paradigms and the operational efficiency of AWS Lambda.

Moving beyond the basics, the chapter delved into more sophisticated topics, such as environment variables, tagging for resource management, and running Lambda functions within a VPC. This advanced knowledge enabled you to optimize Lambda functions for security, cost-efficiency, and better resource management.

The focus then shifted to API Gateway...