Content tagged aws-lambda

A 50KB shell handler delivers production JSON endpoints 677% cheaper than Node.js + API Gateway. Here's how and when it makes sense.

From pure Bash to optimized runtime layers: how systematic experimentation led to the perfect architecture for shell-based Lambda functions

Real-world benchmarking reveals surprising Lambda performance insights: when container images beat ZIP packages and why raw TCP sockets halve cold start times

How to run your Lambda functions locally in an environment identical to AWS using Docker and the Lambda Runtime Interface Emulator

Real serverless performance comparison: shell scripts vs Node.js in AWS Lambda. 50% faster response times, 75% less memory, 90% faster cold starts.

The foundational mechanics of turning local code into remote execution

Pre-built Lambda layers with statically-linked binaries for shell-based functions