Serverless Backend Architectures with API Gateway and Lambda

Traditional server hosting can be expensive and complex to scale. Transitioning to a serverless architecture allows you to run code only when needed, drastically reducing costs and operational overhead. In this text-based course, you will transition from traditional server-based thinking to designing event-driven backend systems. You will learn how to deploy static front-ends, manage APIs, and run backend logic without managing servers. What you will learn: 1. Learn the core principles of serverless computing and event-driven design. 2. Configure API Gateways to route HTTP requests to backend services. 3. Write and deploy serverless functions using AWS Lambda to handle business logic. 4. Host static front-end applications efficiently using S3 bucket storage. 5. Understand modern serverless observability, structured logging, and monitoring. 6. Practice deploying serverless resources using basic Infrastructure as Code concepts. You will start with foundational serverless terminology and core architectural concepts before moving into step-by-step written guides on function development, API routing, and cloud hosting. This course is designed for beginner backend developers, web developers, and cloud enthusiasts looking to build modern, scalable applications. No prior cloud infrastructure experience is required. Start reading today to build your first fully serverless backend.