AWS Cloud Development Kit - From Beginner to Professional - API Gateway: An HTTP Endpoint for Your Lambda Function

The video tutorial discusses the use of API Gateway in AWS, highlighting its benefits such as version control, throttling, and reduced latency through Edge optimization. It demonstrates setting up an API Gateway to connect with a Lambda function using AWS CDK, explaining the integration process and deployment. The tutorial encourages viewers to explore various API Gateway features and configurations.

What is one of the main benefits of using an API Gateway in front of AWS services?

• It provides version control and throttling.

• It increases the cost of operations.

• It eliminates the need for a backend.

• It reduces the need for security measures.

In the demo setup, what type of Lambda function is used?

• A database query function.

• A simple 'Hello World' function.

• A complex data processing function.

• A machine learning model.

Which module is used for integrating API Gateway with Lambda in the demo?

• Lambda Direct API

• Lambda Proxy API

• Lambda Edge API

• Lambda Rest API

What does the CDK automatically configure when building an API Gateway?

• Database connections.

• Custom error messages.

• Sane default values.

• User authentication.

How can you verify that the Lambda function is being invoked correctly?

• By monitoring the network traffic.

• By reviewing the CloudWatch logs.

• By observing the console output.

• By checking the API Gateway logs.

What is the purpose of deploying the API Gateway as edge optimized?

• To reduce latency for users.

• To simplify the deployment process.

• To enhance the API's scalability.

• To increase the security of the API.

What should you do if you encounter problems while using API Gateway?

• Contact AWS support immediately.

• Consult the community and learn from others.

• Ignore the issues and continue.

• Revert to using a different service.