This repository provides a comprehensive setup for building a REST API with CRUD operations using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
It is structured into two main parts: setting up the infrastructure and executing CRUD operations.
Repository Structure:
Documentation for Building a REST API.pdf
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Step-by-Step Setup: The documentation provides clear instructions for setting up a serverless REST API using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
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Divided into Parts: It is structured into two parts:
- Part-1 focuses on creating and connecting AWS services like DynamoDB tables and Lambda functions.
- Part-2 details how to execute CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) on the API's data.
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AWS Resource Management: Emphasizes managing AWS resources effectively, including IAM roles and permissions for Lambda functions and API Gateway endpoints.
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Practical Deployment Guidance: Users are guided through uploading Lambda function code, configuring API endpoints, and testing API functionality using tools like POSTMAN.
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Validation and Verification: Provides steps to validate setups and operations, such as checking DynamoDB tables for data consistency after CRUD operations and testing API endpoints for functionality.
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Setup and Deployment: Developers can use this documentation to deploy a scalable REST API on AWS, suitable for applications needing efficient data management.
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Learning and Training: Ideal for beginners learning about serverless architecture and AWS services integration.
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Reference for Best Practices: Offers insights into best practices for configuring AWS services, ensuring security and optimal performance.
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Troubleshooting Guide: Provides troubleshooting tips for common deployment issues, ensuring smooth operation of AWS services.
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Community Contribution: Users can contribute feedback and updates, improving the documentation's usefulness and reliability.