AWS Lambda: Instances and start types
Discover AWS Lambda instances and their start types, focusing on cold starts, handler methods, and instance reuse. Learn how cold starts impact performance and how Python code is executed in these scenarios. Understand the importance of minimizing cold start durations and see practical examples with a simple 'Hello World' lambda function in Python. This article provides insights into optimizing lambda functions for better performance in time-sensitive environments.
AWS Lambda: Invocation types
Discover the key invocation types of AWS Lambda: synchronous, asynchronous, and poll-based. This blog post delves into each type, providing detailed examples and use cases to help you understand their differences and applications. Whether you're using Amazon API Gateway, S3 events, or SQS triggers, learn how to optimize your AWS Lambda functions for efficient and effective usage.
DynamoDB for blogging
Discover the limitations of using AWS Free Tier's DynamoDB for blogging. Learn about data access patterns, challenges with pagination, and the absence of advanced features like sorting and tag analytics. Perfect for single post access but requires careful consideration for larger and more complex blog functionalities.