AWS Cloud Development Kit - From Beginner to Professional - Serverless: Lambda Source Assets from S3

This video tutorial covers building AWS Lambda functions using source code stored in an S3 bucket. It explains the process of setting up an S3 bucket, uploading code, and configuring the Lambda function to use this code. The tutorial also demonstrates how to import the S3 bucket into a stack, build the Lambda function, and configure settings such as the handler and log retention. Finally, it shows how to test the deployment and verify the function's operation in the AWS console.

What is the purpose of using external source code for Lambda functions?

Describe the process of uploading code to an S3 bucket for Lambda deployment.

What are the steps involved in zipping the source code before uploading it to S3?

What considerations should be made regarding the handler when deploying a Lambda function from a zip file?

Explain how to set up a custom log group for a Lambda function.

What is the significance of setting a retention period for Lambda logs?

How can you verify that the Lambda function is correctly picking up the code from S3?