Top Links from Issue #243

This issue was published on August 8, 2023

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Most Popular Links

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Amazon RDS simplifies connectivity between an RDS or Aurora database and AWS Lambda
Starting today, you have the option to automatically set up connectivity between an Amazon Relational Database Services (Amazon RDS) or an Amazon Aurora database and an AWS Lambda function using an Amazon RDS Proxy.

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Announcing preview of JSON protocol support for Amazon SQS
Today, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) announces a preview of JSON protocol support, enabling lower latency and improved performance for SQS customers.

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Mastering the 8 Crucial Design Patterns Every Engineer Should… by Serverless Advocate
In this article, we’ll explore the transformative power of Serverless architecture and delve into the eight key design patterns that every aspiring Serverless developer should be well-versed in. Prepare to enhance your skills and unlock the full potential of Serverless technology in your projects.

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AWS Database Encryption SDK for Amazon DynamoDB now generally available
Today, we announce the general availability of AWS Database Encryption SDK, an upgrade to the existing Amazon DynamoDB Encryption Client, which enables you to include client-side encryption in your DynamoDB workloads.

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Let’s Architect! Resiliency in architectures by luca mezzalira
What is “resiliency”, and why does it matter? When we discussed this topic in an early 2022 edition of Let’s Architect!, we referenced the AWS Well-Architected Framework, which defines resilience as having “the capability to recover when stressed by load, accidental or intentional attacks, a

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.

Enable generative AI applications to complete tasks in just a few clicks
Amazon Bedrock now supports agents, a new, fully managed capability, that enables generative AI applications to complete tasks in just a few clicks – based on organization data and user input without any manual code.

Accelerate your CloudFormation authoring experience with looping function
AWS CloudFormation announces looping capability with Fn::ForEach intrinsic function. With Fn::ForEach, you can replicate parts of your templates with minimal lines of code.

Save money on Serverless: common costly mistakes and how to avoid them by Yan Cui
When used properly, serverless technologies like AWS Lambda can lower the cost of running a system. This is because you only pay for these services when you’re using them, so you don’t waste any money. Serverless technologies also have other benefits.

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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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