Create a Lambda Function

We log in as a root user, and fill in our credentials. After a successful login, we will see the main AWS console dashboard.

Type “Lambda” into the search engine, and after a while, “Lambda” will be displayed, along with an orange logo. Click on this service.

We will see a list of all the Lambda functions we have in our region. If you've never created a Lambda function, do not worry; that list will be empty.

• Click on the “Create function” button. We are presented with three options “Author from scratch,” “Use a blueprint,” and “Browse serverless app repository.” Choose “Author from scratch.”

Let's configure the function next.

• Function name: Enter a name for our Lambda function (e.g., “MyNodeJsFunction”).

• Runtime: Choose “Node.js 18.x” (or the latest Node.js version available) from the “Runtime” dropdown menu.

• Architecture: Choose “x86_64” for the function code.

• Execution role: Under “Permissions,” select “Create a new role with basic Lambda permissions.” AWS will automatically create an ...