Using Zappa and AWS Lambda to deploy serverless Django apps

Serverless architecture is a modern approach to software development that eliminates the need for manual server maintenance, instead relying on platforms like AWS Lambda to manage infrastructure. This tutorial demonstrates how to implement serverless architecture in a Django application using Zappa, a tool that facilitates deployment and management of serverless web applications on AWS Lambda and AWS API Gateway. Key steps include setting up a Python development environment, configuring AWS IAM credentials, and deploying the application with Zappa, which automates tasks such as packaging projects into Lambda-ready files and configuring API Gateway routes. The tutorial also covers handling static files using AWS S3 to ensure the web app functions correctly. This guide serves as an introduction to serverless Django applications, encouraging further exploration of resources like Zappa and AWS Lambda documentation for more advanced learning.