Learn AWS-LAMBDA with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Learning Path
Learn AWS fundamentals
Understand serverless concepts
Install AWS CLI, SAM, or Serverless Framework
Create Lambda functions with event triggers
Monitor and scale Lambda functions efficiently
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: AWS basics and CLI setup
Week 2: Create simple Lambda functions
Week 3: Integrate with S3, DynamoDB, and API Gateway
Week 4: Implement Step Functions for orchestration
Week 5: Optimize performance and cost
Interview Questions
What is AWS Lambda and how does it work?
How do triggers and events function in Lambda?
Compare Lambda with Cloudflare Workers or Fission
Explain use cases for Lambda in microservices
How do you manage state and persistence in Lambda?
Cheat Sheet
aws lambda create-function -> create Lambda
aws lambda invoke -> test Lambda
aws lambda update-function-code -> redeploy
aws lambda add-permission -> configure IAM
aws logs tail -> view CloudWatch logs
Books
Serverless Architectures with AWS Lambda
AWS Lambda in Action
Building Event-Driven Applications with Lambda
Serverless Microservices with AWS
AWS Lambda Best Practices and Patterns
Tutorials
Getting started with AWS Lambda
Deploying HTTP APIs with API Gateway
Integrating Lambda with S3 and DynamoDB
Creating serverless workflows with Step Functions
Monitoring and debugging Lambda functions
Official Docs
https://aws.amazon.com/lambda/
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/lambda/
Community Links
AWS Lambda forum
StackOverflow Lambda questions
AWS Developer Slack
Reddit r/aws
AWS blogs and tutorials
Community Support
AWS Lambda forum
StackOverflow Lambda questions
AWS Developer Slack and community
Reddit r/aws
AWS blogs and tutorials