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Learn about common approaches to avoiding inconsistent data and transactions. lambda nosql aws cloud-computing aws-dynamodb https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/the-limitless-cloudformation-stack-with-lambda-backed-resources https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/the-limitless-cloudformation-stack-with-lambda-backed-resources Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:15 GMT Discover how to use AWS Lambda-Backed CloudFormation resources to create limitless stacks and get immediate notifications of serverless applications. cloudformation aws cloud-computing aws-lambda iac aws-cloudformation https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/how-to-build-a-self-updating-twitter-banner-with-dynamic-content https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/how-to-build-a-self-updating-twitter-banner-with-dynamic-content Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:11:00 GMT Display your latest blog articles or your most recent followers with Lambda and EventBridge twitter aws developer cloud-computing fun serverless aws-lambda https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/unlocking-the-benefits-of-aws-rds-scaling https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/unlocking-the-benefits-of-aws-rds-scaling Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:37:55 GMT AWS RDS Scaling lets you define auto-scaling within the AWS RDS Service. This post shows you horizontal, and vertical scaling on your DB. cloud aws programming databases aws-rds https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/change-tracking-at-dynamodb-with-cloudtrail-data-events https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/change-tracking-at-dynamodb-with-cloudtrail-data-events Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:06:00 GMT DynamoDB changes can now be tracked in CloudTrail with Data Events. Easily monitor changes done to items, roles, and identities with a Lambda function. aws cloud-computing cloudtrail aws-dynamodb https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-dynamodb-data-types https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-dynamodb-data-types Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:05:41 GMT AWS DynamoDB Data Types shows you the different data types DynamoDB allows you to define attributes. aws developer cloud-computing serverless aws-dynamodb https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-s3-sync https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-s3-sync Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:00:42 GMT Learn all about AWS S3 sync - covering download, upload, synchronize buckets, file selection patterns, dry-run, and more - examples included. aws cloud-computing cli amazon-s3 sync https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-chatbot-for-monitoring-managing-your-codepipelines https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-chatbot-for-monitoring-managing-your-codepipelines Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:59:00 GMT Utilize AWS Chatbot to monitor and manage your CodePipelines with Slack notifications. Learn how to set up CloudFormation, SNS, and EventBridge. aws cloud-computing devops chatbot codepipeline https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/creating-a-custom-build-dashboard-for-codepipeline https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/creating-a-custom-build-dashboard-for-codepipeline Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT A single view dashboard that's customizable, powered by Lambda, S3, CloudFront, and API Gateway. continuous-delivery aws continuous-integration cloud-computing devops aws-codebuild aws-codepipline https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/using-step-function-task-tokens-with-cdk https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/using-step-function-task-tokens-with-cdk Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:58:05 GMT This post shows you how to use step functions task tokens in AWS CDK aws cloud serverless aws-step-functions aws-cdk https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-codebuild-codepipeline https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-codebuild-codepipeline Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:11:14 GMT The fundamentals of AWS' reliable, secure & serverless continuous integration and delivery services aws continuous-integration continuous-deployment cloud-computing serverless aws-codebuild aws-codepipline https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/handling-bounces-complaints-at-aws-ses https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/handling-bounces-complaints-at-aws-ses Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:19:00 GMT Learn how to auto-create block lists for bounced emails with Lambda, SQS, SNS, and DynamoDB. aws developer cloud-computing devops aws-ses https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/solutions-architect-associate-exam-cheat-sheet https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/solutions-architect-associate-exam-cheat-sheet Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:10:55 GMT Almost everything you need to know to pass one of the most fundamental AWS certifications out there. aws cloud-computing certification solutionarchitect https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/infrastructure-as-code-on-aws-an-introduction https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/infrastructure-as-code-on-aws-an-introduction Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:59:30 GMT This post gives you an introduction to infrastructure as code on AWS. We show you the history and which different types of IaC exist. aws cloud-computing devops serverless infrastructure-as-code https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-dynamodb-streams https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-dynamodb-streams Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMT AWS DynamoDB Streams are amazing to listen to database changes in your DynamoDB table. We'll create a stream with Lambda and DynamoDB. nosql aws programming databases aws-lambda aws-dynamodb https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/learn-how-to-automate-welcome-emails-with-amazon-ses-lambda-and-dynamodb-streams https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/learn-how-to-automate-welcome-emails-with-amazon-ses-lambda-and-dynamodb-streams Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:32:10 GMT This article shows you how to send transaction emails and welcome emails with AWS SES, Lambda, and DynamoDB streams. aws email devops serverless aws-lambda aws-ses aws-dynamodb https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/adventures-with-lambda-layers-and-cdk https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/adventures-with-lambda-layers-and-cdk Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:50:51 GMT Did you ever use lambda layers in CDK? Watch out there are common pitfalls with that! This article shows them to you. aws cloud serverless aws-lambda aws-cdk https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/hexagonal-architecture-with-cdk-lambda-and-typescript https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/hexagonal-architecture-with-cdk-lambda-and-typescript Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:57:40 GMT Hexagonal Architecture with CDK, Lambda, and TypeScript aws cloud serverless aws-lambda aws-cdk https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/creating-composable-cdk-constructs https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/creating-composable-cdk-constructs Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:31:12 GMT How to create composable CDK constructs. aws cloud aws-cdk infrastructure-as-code devops https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/building-a-state-machine-with-lambda-destinations-and-cdk https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/building-a-state-machine-with-lambda-destinations-and-cdk Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:52:22 GMT In this post we will look at how we can use Lambda destinations and CDK to create a simple state machine. AWS announced Lambda destinations in November 2019 aws cloud serverless aws-lambda aws-cdk https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/custom-metric-properties-and-cloudwatch-insights https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/custom-metric-properties-and-cloudwatch-insights Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:43:28 GMT How to create custom metric properties and CloudWatch Insights aws cloud aws-cloudwatch observability monitoring https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/creating-custom-metric-alarms-with-cdk https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/creating-custom-metric-alarms-with-cdk Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:00:38 GMT This post shows you how to create custom metric alarms in lambdas with CDK. aws cloud aws-cdk aws-cloudwatch monitoring https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/iam-credentials-rotation-automation-with-step-functions https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/iam-credentials-rotation-automation-with-step-functions Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:48:38 GMT This blog post explains how a recommended security practice can be implemented with Step Functions SDK integration with IAM and Secrets Manager. aws cloud security aws-iam aws-step-functions https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/lambda-custom-metrics-aws https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/lambda-custom-metrics-aws Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:21:01 GMT Let's have a look at how to add custom metrics with the npm package aws-embedded-metrics. aws cloud serverless aws-lambda aws-cloudwatch https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/handling-errors-with-stepfunctions-sns-sdk-integration https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/handling-errors-with-stepfunctions-sns-sdk-integration Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:47:02 GMT This blog post demonstrates how errors caused on StepFunctions state execution could be handled with catch and then gracefully notified to the respective SN aws cloud serverless aws-step-functions devops https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/what-are-aws-lambda-layers-and-when-should-i-use-them https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/what-are-aws-lambda-layers-and-when-should-i-use-them Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:33:27 GMT What are AWS Lambda Layers and when should I use them? cloud aws aws-lambda https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/the-power-of-aws-cdk-aspects https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/the-power-of-aws-cdk-aspects Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:58:50 GMT CDK Aspects are a powerful tool provided by AWS CDK. In this article, we’ll talk about what CDK Aspects are, and some of its use cases. cloud aws serverless aws-cdk https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-cdk-version-2-what-is-it-and-why-should-we-care https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/aws-cdk-version-2-what-is-it-and-why-should-we-care Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:24:33 GMT On AWS re:Invent 2021, the new major CDK version was introduced. Let's have a look at what CDK is, why we should care, and which new additions were added. cloud programming-blogs aws serverless https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/how-to-build-a-minimalistic-zero-cost-lambda-powered-social-media-dashboard https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/how-to-build-a-minimalistic-zero-cost-lambda-powered-social-media-dashboard Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:51:37 GMT Build your own minimalistic Social Media Dashboard on AWS that runs at $0 per month. aws serverless terraform aws-lambda https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/lambda-provisioned-concurrency-improving-aws-lambda-cold-start-times https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/lambda-provisioned-concurrency-improving-aws-lambda-cold-start-times Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:50:41 GMT This article gives an overview of AWS Lambda cold starts, when they occur, and how to overcome them by using Lambda provisioned concurrency. lambda aws serverless aws-lambda https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/top-ten-free-learning-resources-for-aws https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/top-ten-free-learning-resources-for-aws Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:49:48 GMT Learn fundamentals, deep knowledge, best practices, hands-on labs, and more from newsletters, official training sites, edX, AWS' YouTube channel and more. cloud aws programming devops education https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/our-most-loved-aws-developer-tools-resources https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/our-most-loved-aws-developer-tools-resources Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:18:33 GMT Our Most Loved AWS Developer Tools & Resources: Get a better understanding of the tools and resources I use while working with AWS. cloud aws cloud-computing devops developer-tools https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/starter-guide-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-for-aws-lambda https://awsfundamentals.com/blog/starter-guide-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-for-aws-lambda Thu, 27 May 2021 20:48:12 GMT Get started with AWS Lambda: a serverless computing platform to run code without provisioning or managing servers. aws cloud-computing devops serverless aws-lambda