Tag: #AWS
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Infrastructure as Code: Scaling AWS MSK with Terraform
Introduction In the world of event-driven architecture, Apache Kafka is the undisputed heavyweight champion. But as any Tech Lead will tell you, the real challenge isn’t just using Kafka—it’s managing it. If you are still manually configuring clusters in the AWS Console (“Click-ops”), you are one accidental delete button away from a production disaster. Today,…
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AWS SNS Explained: Architecture, Real-World Use Cases, and Integration Guide
Introduction AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS) is a fully managed messaging service that enables decoupled and distributed communication between microservices, applications, and end-users. It’s primarily designed around the publish/subscribe (pub/sub) pattern, where a publisher sends messages to a topic, and multiple subscribers receive those messages simultaneously. Developers often use SNS to send alerts, push notifications,…
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Understanding AWS Lambda: The Serverless Backbone of Modern Applications
What is AWS Lambda? AWS Lambda is a Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform that lets you run code without managing servers. You simply write your functions, upload them to Lambda, and AWS handles provisioning, scaling, availability, and monitoring. You’re only charged for the compute time your code consumes. Core Concepts Function: Your code packaged into a single…