Hot Tips
Actionable AWS tips, each explained in a single infographic.
API Gateway Default JWT Authorizer
Use the default JWT authorizer to authenticate requests to your API. This is a great way to get started with API Gateway and Lambda.
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SQS Partial Failures
Handle partial failures gracefully in your SQS processing. Not all messages need to fail when one does - keep your system resilient!
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SQS Short vs Long Polling
Choose the right polling strategy for your SQS queues. Short polling is faster but uses more API calls, while long polling reduces costs.
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SQS Visibility Timeout
Set the right visibility timeout to prevent message processing conflicts. Too short and you get duplicates, too long and processing gets delayed.
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VPC Endpoints
Keep your traffic private with VPC endpoints. No need to route through the internet when accessing AWS services from your VPC.
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Serverless WebSockets
Build real-time applications with serverless WebSockets. Scale automatically and pay only for what you use with this powerful combination.
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SNS Archive Replay
Never lose important messages with SNS archive replay. Replay archived messages to new subscribers or for debugging purposes.
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SNS Archive Replay Part 1
Understanding SNS archive replay basics. Learn how to configure message archiving and set up replay policies.
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SNS Archive Replay Part 2
Advanced SNS archive replay strategies. Dive deeper into filtering, retention policies, and replay scenarios.
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SNS Cross-Region Delivery
Deliver messages across AWS regions with SNS. Perfect for disaster recovery and global application architectures.
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S3 Event Notifications
React to S3 object changes instantly. Trigger Lambda functions, send SQS messages, or notify SNS topics when files are uploaded or deleted.
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S3 Multi-Region Endpoints
Optimize S3 access with multi-region endpoints. Reduce latency by automatically routing requests to the closest region.
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Step Functions Callbacks
Handle long-running tasks with Step Functions callbacks. Pause execution and wait for external systems to complete their work.
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AWS Organizations Overview
Manage multiple AWS accounts centrally with Organizations. Consolidate billing, apply policies, and maintain security across your entire organization.
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Service Control Policies
Enforce security policies across accounts with SCPs. Prevent unauthorized actions and maintain compliance at the organizational level.
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Lambda Middy Middleware
Simplify Lambda development with Middy middleware. Add common functionality like validation, logging, and error handling with minimal code.
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Lambda Powertools Idempotency
Make your Lambda functions idempotent with Powertools. Prevent duplicate processing and ensure data consistency in distributed systems.
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Lambda Code Signing
Verify code integrity with Lambda code signing. Ensure only trusted code runs in your functions and prevent supply chain attacks.
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Lambda Docker Packaging
Package Lambda functions with Docker for consistent deployments. Use custom runtimes and include system dependencies easily.
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Lambda Graviton Processors
Boost performance and reduce costs with Graviton processors. Get better price-performance ratio for your Lambda functions.
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Lambda Weighted Aliases
Deploy with confidence using weighted aliases. Gradually shift traffic between versions and rollback instantly if needed.
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Lambda Cold Starts
Understand and optimize Lambda cold starts. Learn strategies to minimize latency and improve user experience.
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ECS Deployment Speed
Speed up your ECS deployments with these optimization techniques. Reduce downtime and get your updates out faster.
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Elastic Scaling
Scale your applications automatically with AWS elastic scaling. Respond to demand changes without manual intervention.
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Lambda Function URLs
Expose Lambda functions directly via HTTPS with function URLs. No need for API Gateway for simple HTTP endpoints.
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CloudTrail Organization Events
Track AWS Organizations management events with CloudTrail. Monitor account creation, policy changes, and organizational activities.
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CloudTrail Data Events
Monitor data-level API calls with CloudTrail data events. Track S3 object access, Lambda function invocations, and more.
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DynamoDB Capacity Modes
Choose the right DynamoDB capacity mode for your workload. Provisioned for predictable traffic, on-demand for variable patterns.
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DynamoDB Global Tables
Replicate DynamoDB tables across regions with global tables. Achieve single-digit millisecond latency for global applications.
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Cost Explorer Allocation Tags
Track costs by project, team, or environment with cost allocation tags. Understand where your AWS spending goes.
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Fault Injection Simulator
Test your application resilience with Fault Injection Simulator. Simulate failures and chaos engineering scenarios safely.
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CloudWatch Contributor Insights
Identify the top contributors to your DynamoDB performance issues. Pinpoint which keys are causing throttling and hot partitions.
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CloudWatch Rollback Metrics
Monitor deployment rollbacks with CloudWatch metrics. Track when and why your deployments are being rolled back automatically.
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CloudWatch RUM
Monitor real user experience with CloudWatch RUM. Track page load times, errors, and user interactions in your web applications.
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CloudWatch X-Ray
Trace requests across your distributed applications with X-Ray. Identify bottlenecks and understand request flow through your services.
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CloudWatch Edge Retention
Configure log retention at the edge with CloudWatch. Control how long your logs are stored and reduce storage costs.
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CloudWatch Synthetics
Monitor your application endpoints with synthetic monitoring. Detect issues before your users do with automated health checks.
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CloudWatch Dimensionality Part 1
Understand CloudWatch metric dimensionality. Learn how to organize and filter metrics effectively for better monitoring.
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CloudWatch Diagnosing Issues
Diagnose application issues with CloudWatch. Use logs, metrics, and traces to quickly identify and resolve problems.
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CloudWatch Contributor Insights Rules
Configure Contributor Insights rules to monitor DynamoDB performance. Set up alerts for hot partitions and throttling events.
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CloudWatch Observability as Code
Define your monitoring and observability as code. Version control your dashboards, alarms, and log filters.
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CloudWatch Structured Logging
Improve log analysis with structured logging. Use JSON format to make logs searchable and easier to parse.
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CloudWatch Composite Alarms
Create sophisticated alerting logic with composite alarms. Combine multiple conditions to reduce alert fatigue.
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CloudWatch Evidently Features
Manage feature flags and A/B testing with CloudWatch Evidently. Safely roll out new features and measure their impact.
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CloudWatch Log Insights Queries
Query your logs efficiently with CloudWatch Log Insights. Use SQL-like syntax to search and analyze log data.
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CloudWatch Dimensionality
Master CloudWatch metric dimensionality. Organize metrics with custom dimensions for better filtering and analysis.
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CloudWatch Live Tail
Monitor logs in real-time with CloudWatch Live Tail. Watch log streams as they happen for immediate debugging.
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CloudWatch Log Retention
Manage log retention policies with CloudWatch. Balance storage costs with compliance requirements for log retention.
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CloudFormation Automated Rollbacks
Automatically rollback failed CloudFormation deployments. Prevent broken infrastructure from staying in your environment.
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CloudFormation Lambda-Backed Resources
Create custom CloudFormation resources with Lambda. Extend CloudFormation to support any AWS service or third-party API.
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CloudFront Origin Shield
Protect your origin with CloudFront Origin Shield. Reduce load on your origin servers and improve cache hit rates.
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CDK Aspects
Apply cross-cutting concerns with CDK Aspects. Modify resources across your entire CDK app with reusable patterns.
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CloudFormation Nested Stacks
Organize complex infrastructure with nested stacks. Break down large templates into manageable, reusable components.
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IAM Permission Boundaries
Limit the maximum permissions users can have with permission boundaries. Prevent privilege escalation and maintain security.
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IAM Confused Deputy Problem
Understand and prevent the confused deputy problem. Use conditions and resource policies to control cross-service access.
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Terraform Log Levels
Debug Terraform issues with appropriate log levels. Get the right amount of detail when troubleshooting deployments.
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Terraform Meta-Arguments
Master Terraform meta-arguments like count, for_each, and depends_on. Control resource creation and dependencies effectively.
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Terraform Custom Validation Rules
Validate input variables with custom validation rules. Catch configuration errors early and provide helpful error messages.
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Multiple Terraform Versions
Manage multiple Terraform versions in your environment. Use tfenv or similar tools to switch between versions easily.
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Terraform Running Scripts
Execute scripts during Terraform operations. Use local-exec and remote-exec provisioners for custom setup tasks.
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Terraform Version Constraints
Specify version constraints for Terraform providers and modules. Ensure compatibility and prevent unexpected breaking changes.
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