Ran Isenberg articles - 52 total
Protect Your API Gateway with AWS WAF using CDK
In this post, you will learn about the basics of the AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) and write...
AWS AppSync Events — Serverless WebSockets Done Right or Just Different?
On October 30th, 2024, AWS announced a new feature: AppSync Events. This feature lets developers...
AWS WAF Essentials: Securing Your SaaS Services Against Cyber Threats
I work in a cybersecurity company, CyberArk, and security is a concept that is constantly on my...
Understanding AWS Availability Zones: Boosting SaaS Resilience and Uptime
Resilience and availability are critical aspects of every SaaS application. By building your SaaS...
AWS re:Invent 2024 — My Selection Of Sessions
In this post, you will find my opinionated list of AWS re:Invent 24 breakout sessions, workshops,...
Guide to AWS re:Invent - Tips & Tricks
Photo by Pixabay It’s that time of the year — AWS re:Invent is upon us! This will be my second year...
A Critical Look at AWS Lambda Extensions: Pros, Cons, and Recommended Use Cases
In this VERY opinionated post, I will share my thoughts about AWS Lambda extensions, the good and...
Build a Serverless Web Application on Fargate ECS with AWS CDK
Containers can be serverless, too, at least to some degree. I’ve decided to try Fargate and see how...
Reflecting on Serverless: Current State, Community Thoughts, and Future Prospects
Lately, I’ve seen many serverless outtakes and mixed opinions online. They stirred up the community...
Build a Chatbot with Amazon Bedrock: Automate API Calls Using Powertools for AWS Lambda and CDK
Bedrock and LLMs are the cool kids in town. I decided to figure out how easy it is to build a...
Amazon CloudFormation Custom Resources Best Practices with CDK and Python Examples
When I started developing services on AWS, I thought CloudFormation resources could cover all my...
AWS Security Best Practices: Leveraging IAM for Service-to-Service Authentication and Authorization
A critical aspect of cloud services is service-to-service communication, and it’s essential to do...
AWS Serverless Diversity: Multi-Language Strategies for Optimal Solutions
Serverless architecture offers both challenges and opportunities for optimization and...
Optimizing Costs in the Cloud: Embracing a FinOps Mindset
When you design a serverless service, every piece of the puzzle, every managed service you select,...
Is AWS Lambda Cold Start Still an Issue?
Lambda function cold starts have intrigued countless AWS heroes and developers alike. Some swear...
Serverless APIs: Auto-Generate OpenAPI Docs & CI/CD Protections
High-quality API documentation enhances customer satisfaction. In my previous post, I presented...
Serverless API Documentation with Powertools for AWS
High-quality API documentation enhances customer satisfaction, especially in the serverless...
Simplifying AWS Serverless: Draw with Application Composer
As Serverless developers, we develop our services with infrastructure as code (IaC) and, recently,...
Export CloudWatch Logs to Third-party Observability Tools with Serverless
Integrating AWS CloudWatch with third-party observability tools can be a game-changer for...
Build Amazon CloudWatch Dashboards with AWS CDK for Serverless Services
In this two-post series, you will learn to monitor serverless services with CloudWatch by building...
How to Effortlessly Monitor Serverless Applications with CloudWatch — Part One
In this two-post series, you will learn to monitor serverless services with CloudWatch by building...
Deploy AWS AppConfig Configuration with the New L2 CDK Constructs
In this post, I’ll guide you through deploying AWS AppConfig configurations using the AWS Cloud...
## AWS re:Invent 2023 — My Selection Of Serverless Sessions
In this post, you will find my opinionated list of breakout sessions, workshops, builder sessions,...
Amazon SQS Dead Letter Queues and Failures Handling Best Practices
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) is a powerful service designed to manage the messaging needs of...
Mastering Retries: Best Practices for Amazon SQS
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) is a powerful service designed to manage the messaging needs of...
Effective Amazon SQS Batch Handling with AWS Lambda Powertools
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) is a powerful service designed to manage the messaging needs of...
Serverless API Idempotency with AWS Lambda Powertools and CDK
It happened to all of us. You order a shiny new tech gadget or a pair of new jeans online. The...
Python Cookiecutter: Streamline Template Projects for Enhanced Developer Experience
The Python Cookiecutter library revolutionizes project development by offering streamlined approach...
ChatGPT: No Longer Cool, Thanks to Grandma!
Last week, we had a family lunch to celebrate the Jewish holiday ‘Shavuot’ (Feast of weeks). After...
Build AWS Serverless Scheduled Tasks with Amazon EventBridge and CDK
Scheduled tasks automate routine and repetitive tasks and reduce the risk of human error. They...