AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model)
A framework for building serverless applications on AWS.
Description
AWS SAM, or Serverless Application Model, is an open-source framework designed to simplify the development, deployment, and management of serverless applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS SAM allows developers to define serverless applications using a simple and clean syntax in a YAML template format. This framework integrates seamlessly with AWS services such as AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and more, enabling developers to define APIs, data stores, and event sources easily. With SAM, developers can also run their serverless applications locally for testing and debugging, using the AWS SAM CLI. This capability allows for a more iterative development process. Additionally, SAM supports the packaging and deployment of applications through AWS CloudFormation, facilitating the management of infrastructure as code. By using AWS SAM, developers can leverage the scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of serverless architectures, making it easier to focus on writing code rather than managing servers.
Examples
- An online retail application that uses AWS SAM to create a serverless backend for order processing and inventory management.
- A real-time data processing pipeline that uses AWS SAM to manage AWS Lambda functions that analyze streaming data from Amazon Kinesis.
Additional Information
- AWS SAM supports integrations with CI/CD tools, allowing for automated testing and deployment of serverless applications.
- The framework includes built-in best practices for security and performance, helping developers create robust applications.