Python + AWS Lambda Video Tutorial

1. Introduction to AWS Lambda

• What is AWS Lambda?
• Benefits of Serverless Computing
• Overview of AWS Lambda Architecture

2. Setting Up Your AWS Environment

• Creating an AWS Account
• Setting Up IAM Roles and Permissions
• Installing and Configuring AWS CLI
• Introduction to AWS Management Console

3. Creating Your First Lambda Function

• Creating a Lambda Function via AWS Console
• Basic Lambda Function in Python
• Understanding Lambda Function Configuration
• Testing Your Lambda Function

4. Working with AWS Lambda Triggers

• Introduction to Lambda Triggers
• Using API Gateway to Trigger Lambda Functions
• Triggering Lambda with S3 Events
• Using DynamoDB Streams

5. AWS Lambda Layers Concept

• Aws Lambda Layesr
• Lambda Environmental Variables in yaml file
• Managing Lambda Function Versions and Aliases

6. Handling Errors and Debugging

• Setting Up CloudWatch Logs
• Using AWS X-Ray for Tracing
• Common Lambda Errors and Troubleshooting
• Implementing Retry Logic

7. Optimizing Lambda Functions

• Optimizing Cold Start Performance
• Memory and Timeout Configuration
• Using Layers to Manage Dependencies
• Reducing Execution Costs

8. Advanced Lambda Concepts

• Creating and Using Lambda Destinations
• Implementing Custom Metrics with CloudWatch
• Using Step Functions with Lambda
• Managing Security and Encryption
• Integrating Lambda with Other AWS Services

9. Best Practices and Patterns

• Designing for Scalability
• Securing Lambda Functions
• Implementing Idempotency
• Cost Management and Monitoring

10. Real-World Use Cases

• Building a REST API with Lambda and API Gateway
• Creating a Serverless Data Processing Pipeline
• Implementing Real-Time Notifications

11. Interview Questions & Answers