Learn SERVERLESS-STACK with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Architecture
CDK manages AWS infrastructure
SST constructs simplify resource creation
Live Lambda reload proxy invokes code locally
Frontend deploys to S3/CloudFront or serverless runtime
APIs routed via API Gateway or Lambda Function URLs
Rendering Model
CDK synthesizes stacks
CloudFormation deploys infrastructure
SST wraps constructs for simpler usage
Frontend assets built and deployed automatically
Live Lambda proxies runtime to local machine
Architectural Patterns
Serverless microservices
Event-driven design
API-first architecture
Monorepo full-stack apps
Multi-stage branching workflows
Real World Architectures
E-commerce backend with DynamoDB + Lambda
SaaS platform with multi-tenant APIs
Event-driven analytics pipelines
IoT data ingestion systems
Full-stack Next.js SSR apps on AWS
Design Principles
Developer productivity
IaC clarity and modularity
AWS-first design
TypeScript-first ecosystem
Full-stack cloud applications
Scalability Guide
Use DynamoDB partitioning best practices
Adopt event-driven workflows
Split resources into multiple stacks
Multi-region replication for global apps
CloudFront for large-scale frontend traffic
Migration Guide
Migrate Serverless Framework -> SST constructs
Replace SAM templates with CDK definitions
Refactor Lambdas into SST Function
Adopt new multi-stack layout
Use SST Console for debugging