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Building AWS Lambda Functions with C# and .NET
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Become an AWS pro with C#. Developed by AWS Solution Certified Architects, get hands-on with building scalable AWS Lambda applications. No setup, no cleanup, no hassle.

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Serverless applications enable businesses to deploy highly-scalable workloads in a very cost-efficient manner. AWS Lambda is the main type of serverless application used by the highly popular Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. This course is designed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge to develop robust and scalable AWS Lambda applications using C#. In this course, you will embark on a hands-on learning journey, starting from the fundamentals of AWS Lambda and progressing to advanced topics. With expert guidance and practical examples, you’ll gain a solid understanding of leveraging AWS Lambda’s power to build highly efficient and cost-effective serverless architectures. By the end of this course, you’ll have acquired the skills and confidence to develop scalable and efficient serverless applications using AWS Lambda and C#. This course will equip you with the expertise needed to harness the power of AWS Lambda and unlock the potential of serverless computing in your projects.

Serverless applications enable businesses to deploy highly-scalable workloads in a very cost-efficient manner. AWS Lambda is the...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of AWS Lambda functions and their benefits

The ability to write AWS Lambda functions by using C# and .NET

Familiarity with event types supported by AWS Lambda functions

The ability to orchestrate long-running tasks with AWS Step Functions

The ability to integrate AWS Lambda functions with third party services

An understanding of AWS Lambda functions and their benefits

Content

54 Lessons8 Quizzes

Introduction to AWS Lambda

5 Lessons

Get familiar with building serverless applications, AWS Lambda basics, and project structures.

Getting Started

Serverless Applications Basics

Introduction to AWS Lambda

Anatomy of an AWS Lambda Application

Quiz Yourself on Introduction to AWS Lambda

AWS Lambda .NET Project Types

4 Lessons

Look at different AWS Lambda .NET projects for various deployment needs and serverless architectures.

Types of AWS Lambda .NET Projects

AWS Lambda .NET Class Library

AWS Lambda Project with .NET Runtime

AWS Serverless Application Project

Fundamental Components of AWS Lambda

5 Lessons

Examine JSON serialization, context objects, troubleshooting, and solutions in AWS Lambda functions with C#.

Working with Parameter Serializers

The Role of the Context Object

Quiz Yourself on AWS Lambda .NET SDK

Challenge: Using a Serializer and Context

Solution Review: Using a Serializer and Context

Testing AWS Lambda Functions

7 Lessons

Apply your skills to testing AWS Lambda functions using automation frameworks in .NET.

Introduction to Automation Testing

Adding Automated Tests to a Basic AWS Lambda

Adding Automated Tests to AWS Lambda .NET Executable

Adding Automated Tests to a Serverless Application

Quiz Yourself on Testing AWS Lambda Functions

Challenge: Implementing Functionality under Test

Solution Review: Implementing Functionality under Test

Integrating AWS Lambda with External Services

10 Lessons

Deepen your knowledge of integrating AWS Lambda with various AWS services for seamless event handling.

Simple Notification Service Integration

Simple Queue Service Integration

Simple Storage Service Integration

Amazon Lex Integration

DynamoDB Integration

Kinesis Integration

Kinesis Firehose Integration

Quiz Yourself on External Services Integration

Challenge: Implementing an Amazon SQS Listener

Solution Review: Implementing an Amazon SQS Listener

Orchestrating Long-Running Tasks with Step Functions

4 Lessons

Simplify complex orchestration of long-running tasks using AWS Step Functions and .NET.

Step Function Basics

Setting Up a Step Function in .NET

Step Function Orchestration Fundamentals

Quiz Yourself on Step Functions

Error Handling in AWS Lambda

3 Lessons

Master the steps to handle errors and configure retry policies in AWS Lambda functions.

Retrieving Error Information

Configuring Retry Policy

Quiz Yourself on Error Handling in AWS Lambda

Logging and Monitoring in AWS Lambda

7 Lessons

Step through logging, tracing, and metrics integration in AWS Lambda using .NET and AWS Powertools.

Introduction to AWS Lambda Powertools

Using Logs in AWS Lambda

Using Traces in AWS Lambda

Integrating AWS Lambda with Metrics

Quiz Yourself on Logging and Monitoring

Challenge: Adding Logs and Traces

Solution Review: Adding Logs and Traces

Securing AWS Lambda Functions

4 Lessons

Get started with securing AWS Lambda using IAM, data protection, and security best practices.

Security Considerations in AWS Lambda

Identity Access Management (IAM)

Data Protection in AWS Lambda

Quiz Yourself on Securing AWS Lambda

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Conclusion

2 Lessons

Work your way through building, deploying, and managing AWS Lambda functions using C# and .NET.

Wrapping Up

Closing Thoughts

11.

Appendix

3 Lessons

Break down the steps to prepare, emulate, and deploy AWS Lambda functions using .NET.

Preparing a Local Development Environment

Emulating a Serverless Environment Locally

Deploying AWS Lambda

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Course Author:

Fiodar Sazanavets

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