AWS User Group West Palm Beach

Hands-On AWS: Build a Serverless API with Lambda & API Gateway
Ready to get hands-on with AWS and build something real? This session is all about doing, not just listening. We’ll dive into serverless compute by building a Lambda-backed API from scratch—no prior experience required!
You’ll learn how to:

• Create and deploy a Lambda function to handle API requests.
• Set up API Gateway to expose your Lambda as a RESTful endpoint.
• Test and interact with your API in real time.
• Understand core serverless concepts like triggers, permissions, and scalability.
• Explore real-world use cases (e.g., fetching data, processing inputs, or integrating with other AWS services).

What makes this session different?

• 100% hands-on: You’ll build a working API and leave with something you can demo or expand on.
• Beginner-friendly: No prior AWS or coding experience needed—we’ll guide you through every step.
• Practical skills: Learn how to design, deploy, and test serverless APIs, a must-know for modern cloud roles.

Is this for you?

• New to AWS? You’ll gain hands-on experience with Lambda and API Gateway—skills you can confidently discuss in interviews.
• Have some experience? We’ll cover best practices, debugging tips, and how to extend your API with databases or auth.
• Just curious? See how serverless works in action and why it’s a game-changer for scaling apps.

Who should attend: Students, developers, IT professionals, career changers, or anyone serious about building real cloud skills with serverless.
What to bring:

• Laptop
• AWS account (Free Tier is enough; we’ll help set it up if needed)
• Curiosity and questions!

Whether your goal is to land a cloud role, level up your skills, or just understand how serverless works, this session is for you.
Let’s build and deploy together! 🚀

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