AWS Lambda Overview

Front

What is AWS Lambda?

Back

AWS Lambda is a serverless computing service that automatically runs code in response to events, without requiring management of the underlying infrastructure.

Front

What types of applications can AWS Lambda support?

Back

AWS Lambda supports event-driven applications triggered by events such as HTTP requests, DynamoDB table updates, or state transitions.

Front

How does AWS Lambda handle scaling?

Back

AWS Lambda automatically scales applications based on traffic, handling server management, auto-scaling, security patching, and monitoring.

Front

What are Lambda Functions?

Back

AWS Lambda functions are serverless compute functions that allow developers to run code without managing servers.

Front

What triggers AWS Lambda functions?

Back

AWS Lambda functions can be triggered by various events, including file uploads to S3, HTTP requests, and IoT device data.

Front

What is the pricing model for AWS Lambda?

Back

AWS Lambda uses a pay-per-use pricing model, charging based on the number of requests and the duration of code execution.

Front

What is the free tier for AWS Lambda?

Back

The free tier includes 1 million free requests per month and 400,000 GB-seconds of compute time per month.

Front

What are some programming languages supported by AWS Lambda?

Back

AWS Lambda supports multiple programming languages, including Python, Node.js, Java, C#, PowerShell, and Go.

Front

What is the maximum execution time limit for AWS Lambda functions?

Back

AWS Lambda enforces a maximum execution time limit of 900 seconds (15 minutes) for functions.

Front

What are the advantages of using AWS Lambda?

Back

Advantages include zero server management, automatic scaling, event-driven architecture, and cost efficiency.