A Guide to S3 Batch on AWS
This post contains an overview and tutorial of AWS S3 Batch Operations. S3 Batch let you run tasks against large numbers of existing objects in S3.
ReadA Detailed Overview of AWS API Gateway
Look inside the black box of AWS API Gateway to understand authorization, method requests and responses, integration requests and responses, VTL templates, and more.
ReadUsing Custom Resources to Extend your CloudFormation
This CloudFormation custom resources tutorial walks you though when and why to use custom resources. Further, it includes two examples of writing and using custom resources.
ReadHow and Why to Use CloudFormation Macros
Macros are a powerful tool for making CloudFormation easier to work with. Learn what CloudFormation macros are, as well as why and how to use them.
ReadUnderstanding CloudFormation Updates: Replacement, Resource Policies, and Stack Policies
In this post, we cover how CloudFormation handles updates to resources and how to prevent accidentally deleting critical infrastructure.
ReadHow to Migrate an existing DynamoDB Table to a Global Table
Take your serverless application global with DynamoDB Global Tables
ReadThree Projects to Get You Started with Serverless in 2019
Serverless is one of the hottest programming trends in 2019. Check out three categories of projects to kick-start your journey with serverless.
ReadAWS API Performance Comparison: Serverless vs. Containers vs. API Gateway integration
A performance comparison between three different methods of deploying an API on AWS
ReadConnect AWS API Gateway directly to SNS using a service integration
With AWS API Gateway, you can skip the compute layer and connect API requests directly to other AWS services. Learn how to connect API Gateway requests to AWS SNS in this post.
ReadThe Complete Guide to Custom Authorizers with AWS Lambda and API Gateway
API Gateway custom authorizers are a great way to separate auth logic from business logic in serverless applications. Learn the ins and outs of how to use them here.
ReadGet faster GitHub search with Livegrep
Learn how to run your own instance of Livegrep for blazing fast code search.
ReadWhy the PIE theorem is more relevant than the CAP theorem
When choosing a database, consistency vs. availability is overrated. Learn why the PIE theorem really helps you choose a database.
ReadFaux-SQL or NoSQL? Examining four DynamoDB Patterns in Serverless Applications
DynamoDB is a popular choice for Serverless applications. In this post, I review the four modeling patterns I see with DynamoDB in serverless applications.
ReadThe Invisible Improvements of AWS
AWS consistently improves its services in unseen ways that greatly benefit its users. See what invisible improvements AWS made to Redshift, DynamoDB, Lambda, and S3 this year.
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