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How to return specific http response header + status code in a Lambda function

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#50 opened on Feb 4, 2016

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Is there a way to return a specific http _response_ header and status code form a Lambda function.

@jackcarlisle as part of the work you are doing today, please investigate and document this so a complete beginner can understand it. thanks!

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Examine the AWS Lambda documentation on response format and status codes. Look at how to set custom headers in the callback or response object in Node.js. Create a step by step guide with examples.
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