dwyl/learn-aws-lambda

FAQ: Can I run lambda functions on my localhost or other infrastructure?

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#78 opened on May 14, 2016

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Description

This is a question that keeps coming up so its worth addressing. Both for the people who want to "_develop offline" (as if its even possible to develop without StackOverflow...!) and the people who are concerned with "_Vendor Lock-in" we need to find/build a way of running/deploying AWS Lambda functions on other infrastructure... Related to #16

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Tech stack
awsnodejs
Domain
backendclouddocumentation
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of AWS LambdaFamiliarity with Node.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
The issue asks for solutions to run AWS Lambda functions locally or on other infrastructure. Research existing tools like AWS SAM, LocalStack, and open source alternatives. Also review the existing documentation in the repository and issue #16 for context. Provide a clear FAQ section addressing common concerns about offline development and vendor lock in.