Selecting the right compute model is one of the biggest architectural decisions teams face on AWS. This guide contrasts serverless functions powered by AWS Lambda with containerized services running on Amazon ECS with Fargate. You’ll find side-by-side diagrams, architecture variants (including API Gateway front doors), and a comprehensive comparison of cost, performance, security, scaling, and… Read More »
This blog provides a comprehensive overview of one of the most popular serverless architectural patterns on AWS: a REST API powered by API Gateway, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB. This pattern is ideal for building scalable, cost-effective CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) APIs without managing any servers. 1. Architecture Overview The flow is designed for high… Read More »
Introduction Once SAML SSO authentication is complete and an auth code has been generated, the next critical phase begins: Authorization. This comprehensive guide explores how the one-time auth code is securely exchanged for access tokens, how those tokens enable API access control through AWS Lambda authorizers, and how role-based permissions are enforced throughout the system.… Read More »
Introduction Single Sign-On (SSO) has become the cornerstone of secure enterprise authentication, enabling users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials. This comprehensive guide explores the implementation of SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) SSO in a real-world financial services scenario where TechCorp acts as an Identity Provider (IdP) for users accessing the… Read More »
Introduction Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) stands as one of the foundational pillars of cloud computing, revolutionizing how organizations store, manage, and access data at scale. Since its launch in 2006, S3 has evolved from a simple object storage service into a comprehensive data management platform that powers everything from static websites to enterprise data… Read More »
AWS CloudTrail is an essential service in Amazon Web Services (AWS) that provides governance, compliance, and operational and risk auditing for your AWS account. It enables you to log, continuously monitor, and retain account activity related to actions across your AWS infrastructure. Whether you’re a novice AWS user or an experienced cloud architect, CloudTrail is… Read More »
gRPC and REST are both popular ways to build APIs for client-server communication. Here are some differences between the two: Here’s an example of a gRPC endpoint response in the Protocol Buffers data format message Book { string title = 1; string author = 2; int32 published_year = 3; } message GetBookResponse { Book book… Read More »
A Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) contract is an agreement between a developer and a client that outlines the process and deliverables for a software development project. The contract typically includes details on the scope of work, project timelines, project milestones, payment terms, and expectations for both parties. The purpose of an SDLC contract is… Read More »
Software development lifecycle (SDLC) is a process used by developers to plan, design, build, test, and deploy software applications. SDLC development guidelines provide a framework for ensuring that software is developed in a consistent, standardized, and high-quality manner. The following procedures should be followed by developers throughout the SDLC process: Coding Guidelines: Promotion Guidelines: Build… Read More »
The AWS Cloud Practitioner Guide is a comprehensive introduction to the AWS Cloud platform, designed for those who are new to the world of cloud computing. This guide provides an overview of the AWS platform, its services and features, and how to use them effectively. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide… Read More »