Company
Date Published
Author
Nic Raboy, Developer Advocate, Couchbase
Word count
2399
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The text provides a detailed guide on setting up a Functions as a Service (FaaS) project using AWS Lambda and Node.js to perform CRUD operations with a Couchbase NoSQL database. It outlines the process of creating serverless functions using the Serverless Framework to simplify deployment and management, detailing how to set up the environment to ensure compatibility between Node.js on Mac and the Linux version used by Lambda. The guide further explains how to configure the project using the serverless.yml file, emphasizing the importance of validating data and managing API Gateway configurations. It also touches on deploying the functions to AWS and highlights potential pitfalls, such as ensuring the correct ports are open for Couchbase and addressing library version issues, which may arise during deployment. The conclusion underscores the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of using serverless architecture for applications billed based on usage time.