Getting Started with Serverless Computing on AWS
Description
Overview
The Getting Started With Serverless Computing learning path provides a practical introduction to the world of serverless computing.
We start with an overview of what serverless computing is and how it can be used in modern day application design. We then learn how to create restful application interfaces and to create simple serverless functions using the AWS Lambda service. We then walk through creating an API Gateway end point, a Lambda function using mock data and then a Lambda function to query and return data from our API gateway.
The learning path includes a mix of courses with hands-on labs to help you fully understand the concepts of serverless computing and learn the hands-on aspects of building serverless solutions.
We are going to do a LOT of labs in this learning path!
Labs are the best way to understand the benefits of Lambda. The best way to learn how to use it is to get your hands dirty trying it out for yourself! The labs extend your knowledge and understanding and show you how to get the most benefit from Lambda functions in processing day to day tasks.
By the end of this learning path, you will be able to recognize and explain the core aspects of serverless computing.
Ok, let's get started!
Updates
- April 30, 2018 - Added Learning Path Exam
- Septermber 21st 2018 - Added Course 'Serverless Security: Comparing FaaS to IaaS
Certificate
Learning Path Steps
Learn how to create and run your first AWS Lambda function.
Learn how to use AWS Step Functions
Learn how to design, configure, secure and test HTTP endpoints, using AWS Lambda as backend.
Learn how to invoke a Lambda function and implement custom logics in response to S3 events (e.g. object creation, update or deletion).
Schedule periodic tasks in a serverless fashion with AWS Lambda and CloudWatch Events.
Automating EBS snapshots with Lambda and CloudWatch EventsAutomating EBS snapshots with Lambda and CloudWatch Events
Learn how to listen to DynamoDB update streams and process batches of records with AWS Lambda to augment your database behavior.
Learn how to invoke a Lambda function to process and manipulate notifications published on SNS topics.
Learn how to implement a Custom Authorizer with AWS Lambda to define ad-hoc authorization logics for your API Gateway resources.
Exam: Getting Started with Serverless Computing on AWS
Changelog
We have updated this Learning Path with Understanding AWS Lambda to Run & Scale Your Code.
About the Author
Andrew is an AWS certified professional who is passionate about helping others learn how to use and gain benefit from AWS technologies. Andrew has worked for AWS and for AWS technology partners Ooyala and Adobe. His favorite Amazon leadership principle is "Customer Obsession" as everything AWS starts with the customer. Passions around work are cycling and surfing, and having a laugh about the lessons learnt trying to launch two daughters and a few start ups.