AWS cloud development

Cloud application development is the heart of the AWS cloud. This section is dedicated to developers working with platforms such as AWS Elastic Beanstalk, which allows them to easily deploy and manage Web apps; AWS CloudFormation, which allows you to deploy a collection of AWS resources and AWS OpsWorks for DevOps type environments.

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August 03, 2018 03 Aug'18
AWS cloud features offer network, performance improvements

As is often the case, AWS' yearly Summit in New York provided the scene for some additional features and functionality. While AWS cloud features are unveiled regularly, the free-to-attend ...
June 29, 2018 29 Jun'18
VMware-AWS service bubbles into new markets

With the VMware-AWS partnership, some customers were either reluctant or unable to use earlier versions of the service. Now, with the passage of time and corresponding product maturity, customers ...
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.

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Amazon Sumerian an experimental service with enterprise potential

AWS' foray into virtual reality and 3D apps simplifies certain tasks for developers, but the vendor could struggle to find an audience among enterprise customers. Continue Reading
Amazon SageMaker

Amazon SageMaker is a service that enables a developer to build and train machine learning models for predictive or analytical applications in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) public cloud. Continue Reading
Use SQS to trigger functions in Lambda -- finally

The wait is over, as you can now trigger Lambda functions with SQS messages. Follow these steps to get up and running with this new capability. Continue Reading

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Weigh the pros, cons of AWS CodeCommit for source control

Before developers commit to AWS' native source control service, they should carefully evaluate the benefits and tradeoffs compared to alternatives like GitHub. Continue Reading
Use AWS SAM to consistently manage serverless apps

AWS Serverless Application Model can simplify the management of serverless apps. Use this step-by-step example to get started with the service. Continue Reading
Debug more quickly with AWS CodeBuild local support

AWS CodeBuild's local features serve as much-needed support for dev teams that can't afford lengthy wait times. Here's how to implement these features to ramp up development. Continue Reading

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AWS low-code strategy hones in on back-end services

AWS has yet to unveil a native and general-purpose low-code platform, but some of its services, such as Lex and Sumerian, seem to endorse that model. Continue Reading
Three AWS budget challenges that plague enterprises

Based on their size, companies face unique challenges around budget management in the cloud. Follow this expert advice to keep your costs in check. 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

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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