Lambda

Question 1

What is Lambda?

Answer 1

A serverless compute service that lets you run code without managing servers

Question 2

What are the real world uses for Lambda?

Answer 2

1. Real-time file processing
2. Sending email notifications
3. Backend business logic

Question 3

What are the main Lambda features?

Answer 3

1. Supports popular coding languages like Java, Go, PowerShell, python, node…
2. You can author code using your favorite IDE or the console
3. Lambda can execute your code in response to events
4. Lambda functions have a 15-minute timeout

Question 4

Explain the Lambda Pricing Model

Answer 4

It is based on the duration and number of requests
1. Compute Time: pay only for code while it is running
2. Request Count: each time it starts execution
3. Always free: the free usage tier included 1 million free requests each month, even after the free tier.