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Deploying a Serverless App: Your First Steps

Deploying a Serverless App: Your First Steps

Robert Martinez

Setting Up AWS Credentials

Configure your AWS CLI with `aws configure`. This section walks you through generating and securing your keys.

Setting Up AWS Credentials

Creating a Lambda Function

Write a simple Node.js function and deploy it with the AWS SAM CLI. Follow these steps to get started.

Creating a Lambda Function

Adding an API Gateway

Expose your Lambda via API Gateway. Learn to set up endpoints and test them locally.

Adding an API Gateway

Managing Environment Variables

Store secrets like database keys securely. This section shows how to configure and access them in Lambda.

Managing Environment Variables

Monitoring Your Deployment

Use CloudWatch to track logs and performance. Discover how to set up alerts for errors or timeouts.

Monitoring Your Deployment