Mastering Serverless Computing with AWS Lambda

Book excerpt: TAGLINE Design and Build Scalable Solutions on the AWS Serverless Ecosystem. KEY FEATURES ● In-depth exploration of AWS Lambda Integration within serverless architecture. ● Expert tips and guidance on choosing compute services for peak performance. ● Practical Techniques for achieving observability, governance, and reliability. DESCRIPTION AWS Lambda, a key component of AWS Serverless Computing, has transformed application development by allowing developers to focus on code rather than infrastructure. [Mastering Serverless Computing with AWS Lambda] is a must-have guide for leveraging AWS Lambda to build efficient, cost-effective serverless cloud solutions. This book guides readers from serverless basics to advanced deployment, offering practical approaches to building resilient, scalable applications. Beginning with an introduction to serverless computing, the book explores AWS Lambda fundamentals, covering invocation models, service integrations, and event-driven design. Practical insights into hyper-scaling, instrumentation, and designing for failure empower readers to create robust, production-ready solutions. This guide covers core concepts of serverless computing, including optimizations, automation, and strategies to navigate potential pitfalls. It emphasizes AWS Lambda’s resiliency, scalability, and disaster recovery, using real-world examples to showcase best practices. Each chapter offers in-depth examples, edge computing scenarios, and proven patterns to help readers develop optimized serverless architectures. By the end, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of AWS Lambda, equipping them to design sophisticated systems that meet modern cloud demands and drive innovation within their organizations. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Gain a solid understanding of serverless architecture and how AWS Lambda fits into the serverless ecosystem. ● Learn the core components of AWS Lambda, from function creation and triggers to its role in cloud-native development. ● Discover techniques for leveraging Lambda’s automatic scaling to handle fluctuating workloads while optimizing costs. ● Learn best practices for creating resilient Lambda functions designed to withstand failures and ensure high availability. ● Apply industry-tested patterns, architectural best practices, and real-world scenarios to build robust, scalable, and cost-effective serverless applications with AWS Lambda. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? This book is for software developers, architects, and leaders looking to enhance their skills in the AWS serverless ecosystem and streamline distributed communication in their designs. Readers should have a solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, inter-service communication patterns, and the pillars of high availability and reliability. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Serverless Computing 2. AWS Lambda Basics 3. Invocation Models and Service Integrations 4. Event-Driven Design with Lambda 5. Hyper-Scaling with Lambda 6. Instrumenting Lambda 7. Resiliency and Design for Failure 8. Lambda-Less Design 9. Edge Computing 10. Patterns and Practices Index