Top Links from Issue #241

This issue was published on July 11, 2023

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In this issue, DynamoDB adds some conditional love, Lambda just says no to infinite loops, and we learn serverless lock-in is worth the tradeoffs. Read the full issue...

Most Popular Links

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Improving Performance of AWS Serverless Applications with CQRS by Collin Smith
CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) is a pattern designed to separate read and update operations for a data store. This pattern helps applications maximize performance, scalability, and complexity.

AWS CodeBuild now supports GitHub Actions
AWS CodeBuild customers can now use GitHub Actions during the building and testing of software packages. AWS CodeBuild is a fully managed continuous integration service that compiles source code, runs tests, and produces ready-to-deploy software packages.

Amazon DynamoDB now simplifies and lowers the cost of handling failed conditional writes
Amazon DynamoDB now simplifies and lowers the cost of handling failed conditional writes by providing a copy of the item as it was during the failed write attempt.

v2.19.0
Amazon VPC Lattice is a fully managed application networking service that you use to connect, secure, and monitor the services for your application across multiple accounts and virtual private clouds (VPC).

Demystifying Circuit Breakers in Software Resiliency by Frank Robbins
In the bustling world of modern software development, the increasing dependence on distributed, cloud-based microservices comes with its share of challenges. One such hurdle is managing and mitigating service failures. This is where the Circuit Breaker design pattern comes into play.

Honorable Mentions

There are so many great blog posts, tutorials, use cases, and more shared each week by the #serverless community, that picking just a few to feature is really hard. So here are some other honorable mentions chosen by our readers.

Best Practices for Python with AWS Lambda: An Essential Guide by Yeldos Tanikin
In today’s tech-driven world, developers leverage Python with AWS Lambda for its simplicity, efficiency, and effectiveness. This article delves into the best practices you can adopt to make the most out of Python with AWS Lambda.

Lambda recursive loop detection
When you configure a Lambda function to output to the same service or resource that invokes the function, it's possible to create an infinite recursive loop.

Exploring Integration, E2E, and Unit Testing with… by Serverless Advocate
Serverless architecture has revolutionised the way we build and deploy applications, offering scalability, cost efficiency, and reduced operational overhead. However, as the complexity of serverless systems grows, ensuring their reliability becomes paramount.

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About the Author

Jeremy is the CEO and Founder of Ampt and an AWS Serverless Hero that has a soft spot for helping people solve problems using serverless. He frequently consults with companies and developers transitioning away from the traditional “server-full” approach. You can find him ranting about serverless on Twitter, in several forums and Slack groups, hosting the Serverless Chats podcast, and at conferences around the world.

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