Serverless JavaScript Projects 1.5: Get Going with AWS Lambda FaaS

This video tutorial introduces AWS Lambda functions, demonstrating how to create and configure a Lambda function using the AWS console. It covers setting up an API Gateway, testing the function, and exploring various triggers. The video concludes with a preview of a weather app project that utilizes multiple Lambda functions to determine weather information based on user location.

What is the first step in creating a Lambda function in AWS?

• Deploy the function to a server

• Write the function code in Python

• Sign into the AWS console and navigate to the Lambda section

• Set up an API Gateway

Which programming language is used for the 'Hello World' Lambda function in the tutorial?

• Ruby 2.7

• Java 11

• Node.js 8.1

• Python 3.8

What is the purpose of setting up an API Gateway in the context of AWS Lambda?

• To trigger the Lambda function via HTTP requests

• To deploy the Lambda function to multiple regions

• To monitor the performance of the Lambda function

• To store data in a database

What is the expected output when testing the 'Hello World' Lambda function?

• Hello from AWS

• Hello from Lambda

• Hello World

• Lambda Function Executed

What is the next project mentioned in the tutorial after the introduction to Lambda?

• Developing a task manager

• Designing a social media platform

• Creating a weather app

• Building a chat application