A common use case for AWS Lambda functions is to process events from platforms such as source control management (SCM) systems.
Actionable events from source control management systems include:
Reacting to these events enables you to send notifications, integrate with third-party services, or implement custom logic.
In this lab, you will learn how to process source control events with a Lambda function. As a simple example, you will use Python to create custom SNS notifications, containing useful information about branches and messages for each commit.
Upon completion of this beginner-level lab, you will be able to:
You should have a conceptual understanding of source control.
This lab involves sending email notifications, you will need an email address you can check to complete the lab.
Familiarity with the following will be beneficial but is not required:
The following courses can be used to fulfill the prerequisites:
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