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AWS Lambda Cookbook  - Part 4 - Environment Variables Best Practices
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AWS Lambda Cookbook  - Part 5 - Input Validation Best Practices
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Guide to AWS Serverless & Lambda Testing Best Practices - Part 1
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Guide to Serverless & Lambda Testing - Part 2 - Testing Pyramid
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Guide to AWS re:Invent - Tips & Tricks
my top tips for making the most out of the AWS re:Invent conference while navigating it like a pro.

Ran Isenberg
Sep 23, 20245 min read


A Critical Look at AWS Lambda Extensions: Pros, Cons, and Recommended Use Cases
In this post, I will share my thoughts about AWS Lambda extensions, the good and the bad, and when you should use or should not use them

Ran Isenberg
Sep 10, 20247 min read


Build a Serverless Web Application on Fargate ECS with AWS CDK
Build a secure Fargate ECS cluster with an application load balancer and a web application using Python CDK code.

Ran Isenberg
Aug 13, 20246 min read


Reflecting on Serverless: Current State, Community Thoughts, and Future Prospects
Reflect on the current state of serverless, share my thoughts about articles from the community, and discuss the future of serverless

Ran Isenberg
Jul 24, 202410 min read


Unlocking High Throughput with Amazon SQS FIFO Queues
Learn how SQS FIFO works and achieve optimal throughput with detailed insights and CDK TypeScript code examples.
Marcos Henrique
Jul 22, 20248 min read


Build a Chatbot with Amazon Bedrock: Automate API Calls Using Powertools for AWS Lambda and CDK
Build a chatbot with Amazon Bedrock agents using Powertools for AWS. Learn to automate Lambda API calls via OpenAPI with bedrock agents.

Ran Isenberg
Jul 8, 20247 min read


Amazon CloudFormation Custom Resources Best Practices with CDK and Python Examples
Learn of CloudFormation custom resources, their types, and best practices using AWS CDK, Powertools for AWS, Pydantic, and crhelper.

Ran Isenberg
Jun 18, 202410 min read


AWS Security Best Practices: Leveraging IAM for Service-to-Service Authentication and Authorization
AWS security best practices for service to service authentication, authorization and cross-account access with IAM policies and python code.

Ran Isenberg
Jun 3, 202413 min read


Optimize AWS Lambda with Dynamic Provisioned Concurrency
Reduce AWS Lambda cold starts and optimize costs with dynamic provisioned concurrency. Master it with our AWS CDK Python guide.

Noa Gelber
May 20, 20247 min read


AWS Serverless Diversity: Multi-Language Strategies for Optimal Solutions
Learn from my experience developing a performance-oriented serverless service. I'll share insights on multi-language strategies.

Ran Isenberg
Apr 29, 20246 min read


Unleashing Resilience: A Practical Guide to Chaos Engineering in Serverless Architectures
We'll explore chaos engineering in AWS serverless architecture, using AWS FIS for fault injection and providing example code.
koby aharon
Apr 15, 202411 min read


Optimizing Costs in the Cloud: Embracing a FinOps Mindset
learn how a frugal organization thrives on a FinOps mindset, crucial for optimizing costs and maximizing efficiency in cloud services.

Ran Isenberg
Apr 2, 20249 min read


AWS Lambda Cold Start: What It Is & Practical Ways to Reduce It
Learn what are Lambda cold starts, when to reduce them, and how. Context matters for optimizing user experience.

Ran Isenberg
Mar 18, 20247 min read


Serverless APIs: Auto-Generate OpenAPI Docs & CI/CD Protections
Generate OpenAPI documentation for serverless APIs automatically, keep it in sync with code, and safeguard against API breaking changes

Ran Isenberg
Mar 4, 20247 min read


Serverless API Documentation with Powertools for AWS
Generate OpenAPI documentation for Python Lambda function-based APIs, utilizing Powertools for AWS Lambda and Pydantic

Ran Isenberg
Feb 19, 20248 min read


Boost App Engagement with AWS CloudWatch Metrics & Powertools for AWS
Learn to use CloudWatch metrics for mobile alerts, enhancing app engagement with AWS Lambda Powertools. Ideal for developers and engineers
Nathan Hanks
Feb 7, 20245 min read


AWS Serverless Made Easy: Building with Infrastructure Composer
Draw & Build AWS Serverless Services with Application Composer: Experience, Limits & Wishlist

Ran Isenberg
Jan 29, 20247 min read


Introduction to Chaos Engineering in Serverless Architectures
Explore how chaos engineering enhances serverless systems by introducing controlled failures to improve resilience.
koby aharon
Jan 15, 20245 min read


2023 Summary & Come Write With Me!
Review the year 2023 from my personal perspective and share an exciting writing opportunity that I'm opening to everybody who wants to try.

Ran Isenberg
Dec 19, 20235 min read


AWS re:Invent 2023: My Serverless Takeaways
Serverless news and features summary of AWS re:invent

Ran Isenberg
Dec 5, 20236 min read


Export CloudWatch Logs to Third-party Observability Tools with Serverless
Export AWS CloudWatch logs to tools like DataDog, Grafana, using serverless for simpler management and deeper insights.

Ran Isenberg
Nov 13, 20238 min read


Build Amazon CloudWatch Dashboards with AWS CDK for Serverless Services
Use AWS CDK to monitor a serverless service with CloudWatch dashboards, metrics, custom metrics, logs and alarms.

Ran Isenberg
Oct 28, 20235 min read


How to Effortlessly Monitor Serverless Applications with CloudWatch - Part One
Learn to monitor AWS serverless services, build CloudWatch dashboards, and set alarms for a proactive approach in my new post

Ran Isenberg
Oct 17, 20237 min read


Deploy AWS AppConfig Configuration with the New L2 CDK Constructs
In this post, learn to deploy AppConfig with AWS CDK's L2 constructs for feature flags in serverless and other apps.

Ran Isenberg
Sep 18, 20233 min read
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