Add a Custom Domain to API Gateway
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Connect API Gateway Directly to DynamoDB
You can bypass Lambda entirely and have API Gateway talk directly to DynamoDB, and it's faster and cheaper for simple CRUD operations.
Serve S3 Files Directly Through API Gateway
Serve S3 Files Directly Through API Gateway. API Gateway can serve S3 files directly, bypassing your application code entirely. Let's see it in action
Send Messages to SQS Directly from API Gateway
Send Messages to SQS Directly from API Gateway — practical guide covering apigateway setup, configuration, and troubleshooting with real-world examples.
Regional vs Edge vs Private API Gateway Endpoints
The most surprising thing about API Gateway endpoints is that "regional" and "edge" aren't just about location; they fundamentally change how your API i.
Customize API Gateway Error Responses
Customize API Gateway Error Responses — API Gateway doesn't just return errors, it transforms them. Let's say you have a Lambda function tha.
Secure HTTP API with JWT Authorizer
A JWT Authorizer on an API Gateway doesn't actually validate the JWT itself; it just passes it along to your backend, trusting you to do the heavy lifti.
Wire Lambda to API Gateway with Proxy Integration
API Gateway's proxy integration for Lambda is the default, and it's the magic that makes serverless APIs feel, well, serverless.
Reduce API Gateway Latency: Practical Fixes
The most surprising thing about reducing API Gateway latency is that often the biggest wins come not from optimizing the gateway itself, but from optimi.
Transform Payloads with VTL Mapping Templates
AWS AppSync's Velocity Templating Language VTL can transform data between your client's request and your data sources, but it's not just for simple rena.
Mock API Responses with API Gateway Integration
You can mock API Gateway responses by returning a specific HTTP status code and a predefined JSON body from your Lambda function.
Monitor 4xx and 5xx Errors in API Gateway
API Gateway's primary job is to be a helpful front door for your services, but sometimes that door slams shut, and it's your job to figure out why.
Build Multi-Region API Gateway Failover
A single API Gateway deployment is a single point of failure for your entire application. Here's how we'll set up a multi-region API Gateway failover, m.
Enforce Mutual TLS on API Gateway
Mutual TLS mTLS is often described as a handshake where both parties verify each other's identity, but the real power comes from the fact that it shifts.
Import and Export OpenAPI Specs in API Gateway
Import and Export OpenAPI Specs in API Gateway — practical guide covering apigateway setup, configuration, and troubleshooting with real-world examples.
Use OpenID Connect with API Gateway
Use OpenID Connect with API Gateway — OpenID Connect is a thin layer on top of OAuth 2.0, enabling clients to verify the identity of the e.
Work Around API Gateway 10MB Payload Limit
You can't upload files larger than 10MB to an API Gateway endpoint. This limit is a hard constraint on the request payload size
Expose Private APIs Through VPC Endpoints
Exposing private APIs through VPC Endpoints means you can securely access services running within your Virtual Private Cloud VPC from other VPCs or even.
Request API Gateway Quota Increases
The most surprising thing about API Gateway quotas is that they're not really about limiting your usage, but about preventing a single customer from bog.
Validate Request Body and Parameters in API Gateway
Validate Request Body and Parameters in API Gateway — practical guide covering apigateway setup, configuration, and troubleshooting with real-world exam...
Restrict API Gateway Access with Resource Policies
API Gateway resource policies are JSON documents that grant or deny access to your API based on criteria like source IP address, time of day, or even sp.
Transform API Gateway Responses with Mapping Templates
Transforming API Gateway responses with mapping templates is less about changing the data and more about changing how the API Gateway presents that data.
REST vs HTTP vs WebSocket APIs: Which API Gateway to Use
The primary reason you'd pick one API gateway over another for REST, HTTP, or WebSocket APIs isn't about protocol differences, but about which gateway e.
Configure WebSocket Route Selection in API Gateway
API Gateway's WebSocket routing isn't just about sending messages to the right backend; it's about making sure the connection itself is routed intellige.
Generate Client SDKs from API Gateway
The most surprising thing about generating client SDKs from API Gateway is how little you actually need to know about the underlying API implementation.
Integrate API Gateway with Any AWS Service Directly
Integrate API Gateway with Any AWS Service Directly — practical guide covering apigateway setup, configuration, and troubleshooting with real-world exam...
Use Stage Variables for Environment Config in API Gateway
Stage variables in API Gateway are a powerful, yet often misunderstood, mechanism for managing environment-specific configuration for your APIs.
Provision API Gateway with Terraform
Terraform, the infrastructure-as-code darling, can feel like a magic wand for provisioning cloud resources, but when it comes to API Gateways, the magic.
Set Throttle and Rate Limits in API Gateway
API Gateway's throttling and rate limiting aren't about preventing abuse, they're about preventing your own services from melting under load.
Migrate from API Gateway v1 REST to v2 HTTP API
The biggest surprise about migrating from API Gateway v1 REST APIs to v2 HTTP APIs is that you're not just upgrading; you're fundamentally switching to .
Add WAF Protection to API Gateway
API Gateway is now throwing 502 Bad Gateway errors after I added WAF protection. The 502 Bad Gateway means your API Gateway can't reach the upstream ser.
Trace API Gateway Requests with X-Ray
Trace API Gateway Requests with X-Ray — practical guide covering apigateway setup, configuration, and troubleshooting with real-world examples.
Customize API Gateway Access Log Format
API Gateway access logs are your primary tool for understanding traffic hitting your services, but their default format often buries the signal in the n.
Configure API Gateway Account-Level Throttle Settings
Account-level throttling is a surprisingly blunt instrument, and its primary purpose isn't to protect your backend services, but rather to protect the A.
Protect APIs with API Keys and Usage Plans
An API key isn't a secret; it's a credential that identifies your application to the API provider. Let's see this in action
Build a Lambda JWT Authorizer for API Gateway
Build a Lambda JWT Authorizer for API Gateway — practical guide covering apigateway setup, configuration, and troubleshooting with real-world examples.
Handle Binary Payloads in API Gateway
API Gateway doesn't just pass JSON around; it's a full-fledged HTTP proxy that can handle any content type, including raw binary data.
Cache API Responses in API Gateway
API Gateway's caching feature can drastically improve latency and reduce backend load, but it's not just a simple on/off switch; understanding its nuanc.
Deploy API Changes Safely with Canary Releases
Canary releases are a deployment strategy that allows you to gradually roll out new versions of your API to a small subset of users before a full produc.
Add CloudFront Caching in Front of API Gateway
CloudFront caching in front of API Gateway is a powerful way to reduce latency and cost, but it's not just about making things faster; it's about fundam.
Enable CloudWatch Logs for API Gateway
Enable CloudWatch Logs for API Gateway — practical guide covering apigateway setup, configuration, and troubleshooting with real-world examples.
Authenticate API Gateway with Cognito User Pools
Cognito User Pools can authenticate users for your API Gateway, but it's not just about basic login; it's about offloading user management and authoriza.
Manage WebSocket Connection IDs in API Gateway
API Gateway doesn't actually manage persistent connection IDs for WebSockets; instead, it assigns a unique connectionId for each individual request that.
Handle WebSocket Connections in API Gateway
API Gateway doesn't actually handle WebSocket connections; it acts as a proxy, passing messages between your client and your backend service.
Fix CORS Errors in API Gateway
The core issue is that your browser, acting as a client, is refusing to process a response from your API Gateway because the origin of the request your .
Reduce API Gateway Costs: 7 Proven Tips
The most surprising thing about reducing API Gateway costs is that the biggest savings often come from increasing usage, not decreasing it.
Invoke Cross-Account Lambda from API Gateway
Invoke Cross-Account Lambda from API Gateway — practical guide covering apigateway setup, configuration, and troubleshooting with real-world examples.