AWS Lambda and API Gateway for Serverless Workflows

Transitioning to serverless architecture allows you to build scalable applications without managing underlying servers. Understanding how to connect event-driven functions with API endpoints is the core skill needed to unlock this modern cloud infrastructure. This text-based course guides you through the process of designing, writing, and deploying AWS Lambda functions and integrating them with API Gateway. You will learn to handle HTTP requests, automate backend workflows, and implement modern serverless practices such as structured logging and environment variables. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational serverless concepts, including event-driven execution and execution environments - Write clean, efficient AWS Lambda functions using modern programming standards and environment variables - Configure API Gateway to route HTTP requests directly to your Lambda functions - Implement structured logging and basic observability patterns to monitor function execution and debug errors - Handle asynchronous workflows and event integrations with other cloud services - Optimize function performance by managing memory settings and mitigating cold start latency You will start with core serverless definitions and architecture basics before moving on to hands-on configuration, API routing, and security best practices. The material progresses logically from single-function setups to multi-step API workflows, supported by clear code snippets and written walkthroughs. This course is designed for software developers, system administrators, and cloud beginners who want a practical introduction to serverless automation. No prior AWS experience is required, though a basic understanding of programming concepts is helpful. Start reading today to build your first serverless automation workflow.