Using AWS Lambda with S3 Bucket and API Gateway

Using AWS Lambda with S3 Bucket and
API Gateway
Author: Zayan Ahmed | Estimated Reading time: 5 mins
This guide walks you through setting up an AWS Lambda function that interacts with an S3
bucket to store code or other assets, while using API Gateway to trigger the Lambda
function. This architecture is commonly used for serverless applications, data processing
workflows, and more.
Prerequisites
1. AWS Account: Ensure you have access to an AWS account.
2. IAM Permissions: Permissions to create and manage Lambda functions, S3
buckets, and API Gateway resources.
3. AWS CLI or Management Console: To interact with AWS services.
4. Code for Lambda: Have a sample Python script or desired code ready for the
Lambda function.
Step 1: Create an S3 Bucket

1. Navigate to the S3 Console:
○ Go to the AWS S3 Console.
2. Create a Bucket:
○ Click "Create bucket."
○ Provide a unique bucket name (e.g., my-lambda-code-bucket).
○ Choose the region where your Lambda function will run.
○ Enable or disable public access as per your needs.
○ Click "Create bucket."
3. Upload Your Code:
○ Open the bucket.
○ Click "Upload" and add your Lambda function code (e.g.,
lambda_function.py or a zipped package).
Step 2: Create a Lambda Function

1. Navigate to the Lambda Console:
○ Go to the AWS Lambda Console.
2. Create a New Function:
○ Click "Create function."
○ Choose "Author from scratch."
○ Provide a function name (e.g., MyS3LambdaFunction).
○ Set the runtime (e.g., Python 3.x, Node.js, etc.).
○ Choose an existing execution role or create a new one with permissions for
S3 access.
3. Configure the Function Code:
○ Under the "Code" section, select "Amazon S3."
○ Provide the S3 bucket name and the object key (path to your uploaded code).
○ Click "Save."
4. Add Permissions for S3:
○ Ensure the Lambda execution role includes s3:GetObject permissions for
the bucket.
Example Policy:
{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": "s3:GetObject",
"Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::my-lambda-code-bucket/*"
}
]
}
Step 3: Set Up API Gateway

1. Navigate to the API Gateway Console:
○ Go to the API Gateway Console.
2. Create a New API:
○ Click "Create API."
○ Choose "HTTP API" or "REST API" (depending on your use case).
3. Define a Resource and Method:
○ Create a new resource (e.g., /process).
○ Add a method (e.g., POST).
4. Integrate with Lambda:
○ Select "Lambda Function" as the integration type.
○ Specify your Lambda function's name.
○ Grant API Gateway permission to invoke your Lambda function.
5. Deploy the API:
○ Deploy the API to a stage (e.g., prod).
○ Note the API's endpoint URL.
Step 4: Test the Setup

1. Test Lambda Locally (Optional):
○ Use AWS CLI or the AWS Console to invoke the Lambda function with
sample input.
aws lambda invoke \

--function-name MyS3LambdaFunction \
--payload '{"key": "value"}' output.json
2. Test API Gateway:
● Use a tool like Postman or curl to send a request to the API Gateway endpoint:
curl -X POST -d '{"key": "value"}'

https://<api-id>.execute-api.<region>.amazonaws.com/prod/process
○ Ensure the request triggers the Lambda function and processes correctly.
Step 5: Monitor and Manage
1. Monitor Logs:
○ Check the Lambda function's logs in Amazon CloudWatch for debugging and
monitoring.
2. Optimize Performance:
○ Configure memory, timeout, and concurrency settings for your Lambda
function.
○ Enable caching for API Gateway if needed.
3. Set Up Alerts:
○ Use Amazon CloudWatch Alarms to monitor errors or throttling in your setup.
Conclusion
By combining AWS Lambda, S3, and API Gateway, you can build a highly scalable and
cost-effective serverless application. This setup enables you to store and manage code in
S3, trigger Lambda functions using API Gateway, and process requests seamlessly. With
proper monitoring and optimization, you can leverage this architecture to handle a variety of
workloads efficiently.
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Using AWS Lambda with S3 Bucket and

Author: Zayan Ahmed | Estimated Reading time: 5 mins

Step 1: Create an S3 Bucket

Step 2: Create a Lambda Function

Step 3: Set Up API Gateway

Step 4: Test the Setup

aws lambda invoke \

2. Test API Gateway:

curl -X POST -d '{"key": "value"}'

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