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Serverless computing has become increasingly popular in recent years, and AWS Lambda is one of the leading serverless platforms available today. Lambda allows developers to run code without worrying about the underlying infrastructure, scaling, or availability. In this post, we’ll provide an overview of Lambda and discuss its benefits, use cases, and best practices.
What is AWS Lambda?
AWS Lambda is a serverless computing platform that allows developers to run code in response to events, without managing servers or infrastructure. With Lambda, you only pay for the compute time you consume — there are no upfront costs or minimum fees. You can write your Lambda functions in multiple programming languages, including Node.js, Python, Java, C#, Go, and Ruby.
How Does AWS Lambda Work?
AWS Lambda works by triggering your function in response to an event. An event can be anything from an HTTP request to a database update to a file upload. When an event occurs, Lambda automatically provisions the necessary compute resources to run your function. After your function completes its task, Lambda releases the resources, and you only pay for the compute time you used.
Benefits of AWS Lambda
AWS Lambda provides several benefits for developers, including:
