AWS Lambda

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AWS Lambda News

May 17, 2018 17 May'18
Serverless infrastructure calls for updated IT ops expertise

IT ops participation is necessary for successful serverless infrastructure management, but operations pros will need to sharpen their skills in systems engineering and infrastructure as code.
May 15, 2018 15 May'18
Serverless deployment lifts enterprise DevOps velocity

Mainstream companies see mounting demand for serverless deployments for their new apps, but for existing apps, it's another story.
April 30, 2018 30 Apr'18
AWS Lambda features rev Node.js support

Breathe easier, serverless application developers -- your lengthy wait is over, with AWS Lambda's added support for a newer Node.js runtime After a year's wait, AWS developers can now use Node.js ...
April 12, 2018 12 Apr'18
AWS Lambda serverless platform holds center stage for devs

Enterprises are adopting AWS Lambda faster than competing serverless platforms from Google, Microsoft, IBM and others, citing ease of use to replace manual with automated functions and the broad ...

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AWS Step Functions

AWS Step Functions is a cloud service from Amazon Web Services that enables a developer to manage and visualize the components of distributed, multi-component applications. Continue Reading
Five AWS tips and tricks to advance cloud app development

Developers in 2017 continued to embrace Lambda and containers, as AWS added more support and services. Review SearchAWS' top development advice from last year to prepare for 2018. Continue Reading
AWS Greengrass

AWS Greengrass is a service that extends Amazon Web Services functionality to internet of things (IoT) devices, allowing a business to perform data collection and analysis closer to its origin. Continue Reading

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Don't overestimate the benefits of serverless computing

It's natural to be curious about new technologies, but the hype around serverless computing far outweighs its practical advantages. Continue Reading
Navigate the AWS Lambda lifecycle to give functions a tuneup

Concurrency limits and cold starts affect the performance of Lambda functions. Gain a deeper understanding of how the service really works to cut down on unnecessary delays. Continue Reading
Support for Node.js in AWS Lambda slowly, but surely, evolves

Developers who need the latest version of Node.js for a serverless platform might turn to Lambda rivals to meet that need. But AWS' slow pace of support has quickened -- somewhat. Continue Reading

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Early adopters face AWS Lambda cost management challenges

Serverless computing abstracts away infrastructure management responsibilities, but some customers find that this convenience comes with a price that's not easy to estimate or manage. Continue Reading
Serverless computing architecture, microservices boost cloud outlook

Applications that are built on serverless computing and run on microservices change the way IT uses cloud. And AWS Lambda plays a key role in the shift. Continue Reading
Strategies to accelerate AWS Lambda functions

In this chapter excerpt from Serverless Architectures on AWS, author Peter Sbarski shares five tricks developers can use to improve Lambda function performance. Continue Reading

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Manage APIs with microservices in a Lambda architecture

When you use Serverless Framework in an AWS environment, you might run into resource limits. Chris Moyer explains how to use microservices to avoid this problem. Continue Reading
Work through AWS serverless architecture issues and caveats

As more serverless configuration and management tools emerge, developers still struggle to deploy serverless architectures. Serverless expert Peter Sbarski shares insights on Lambda and its future. Continue Reading
Steps to generate an HTTP response header with AWS Lambda

Some AWS users have difficulty setting HTTP response headers based on Lambda functions. Chris Moyer explains how to accomplish that task, and how it can be helpful for developers. Continue Reading

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