AWS Lambda
AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It allows developers to run code without provisioning or managing servers, making it easier to build and scale applications. With Lambda, you only pay for the compute time you consume, and there’s no charge when your code isn’t running.
Key features of AWS Lambda include:
Automatic scaling: Lambda automatically scales your application by running code in response to each trigger.
Pay-per-use: You’re charged based on the number of requests and the time it takes for your code to execute.
Supports multiple programming languages: including Node.js, Python, Java, C#, Go, and more.
Integration with other AWS services: Easy to use with services like S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, etc.
Event-driven execution: Can be triggered by various AWS services or called directly.
Lambda is ideal for many application scenarios, including real-time file processing, data transformations, backend services for mobile or web applications, and IoT backends. It’s a powerful tool for building scalable, cost-effective applications without the overhead of traditional server management.