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Optimizing AWS Lambda: Faster, Better, Cheaper - Part 2 Hey there, tech enthusiasts and curious newbies! COntinuing from where we left off. Welcome to our deep dive into the world of AWS Lambda optimization. Whether you're a seasoned cloud ninja or just dipping your toes into serverless waters, this post is for you. We're going to start with a "meh" Lambda function and transform it into a marvel of efficiency and elegance. Buckle up—it's going to be a fun ride! The "Meh" Lambda: A Starting Point Every epic story starts with humble beginnings, and our journey is no different. Let's kick things off with a basic, somewhat underwhelming Lambda function. It's written in Node.js 18 using the AWS SDK v3, calling a dummy web service and inserting data into DynamoDB. Here it is in all its unoptimized glory: const https = require('https'); const { DynamoDBClient, PutItemCommand } = require("@aws-sdk/client-dynamodb"); const dynamoDbClient...

  Optimizing AWS Lambda: Faster, Better, Cheaper - Part 1 Hello, tech enthusiasts and cloud newbies! Have you ever watched a chef effortlessly whipping up a gourmet dish and thought, "I wish I could do that with my AWS Lambdas?" Well, you're in luck. In this multi part series, we’re diving into the culinary world of AWS Lambda optimization. We're going to spice things up, keep it light-hearted, and ensure you walk away as a Lambda optimization gourmet. Bon appétit! What is AWS Lambda? First things first, what exactly is AWS Lambda? Imagine a magical kitchen where you only pay for the time the oven is on. AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that lets you run code without provisioning or managing servers. You write your code, set it to run under certain conditions, and voilà! Your code executes, and you only pay for the compute time you use. Why Optimize Lambda Functions? Why bother optimizing your Lambda functions? Well, optimized Lambdas are like a well-oiled k...