Learners will build, test, and optimize AWS Lambda functions, integrate them with API Gateway, and apply serverless logic to real-world arithmetic operations. This hands-on course empowers learners to design API request structures, validate GET and POST workflows, and enhance Lambda logic for secure and efficient execution.
Master AWS Lambda & API Workflows for Serverless Automation
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Master AWS Lambda & API Workflows for Serverless Automation
This course is part of AWS Serverless & AI/ML Project-Based Cloud Specialization Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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4 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Build and optimize AWS Lambda functions using Python for real-world serverless logic.
Integrate Lambda with API Gateway to handle secure GET and POST request workflows.
Test, monitor, and troubleshoot serverless applications using CloudWatch and API tools.
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January 2026
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This course is part of the AWS Serverless & AI/ML Project-Based Cloud Specialization Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of AWS Lambda and its role in executing serverless arithmetic operations. Learners explore Python-based Lambda functions and understand how to design and structure API requests using GET and POST methods. By the end of the module, they will have a solid foundation for building and triggering Lambda functions through API Gateway.
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5 videos3 assignments
This module guides learners through the process of validating and debugging API integrations with AWS Lambda using both GET and POST requests. Learners will test payload handling, interpret execution logs, and refine method-selection logic to enhance the accuracy and maintainability of Lambda-based arithmetic operations.
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