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Getting Started

Let's start by getting a quick lambda function up and running.

Pre-requisites​

If you haven't already, download LocalStack and ensure Docker is also installed.

Creating your first Lambda​

We will create a NodeJS Lambda function and enable Hot Reloading for instant updates.

1. Creating the handler file.​

Copy the following code into a index.js file.

index.js
exports.handler = async (_event) => {
    console.log(_event);
    return 'hello world!';
}

2. Setting up the lambda for Hot Reloading.​

Add the lambda in Shade by going to Functions then Add in the sidebar.

Note the handler is index.handler which is a combination of the file name and the exported function name. See more information here

HelloWorldForm

3. Invoke the function​

Head over to the invocations tab of the newly created lambda and invoke!. You should see "hello world!" now printed inside the output box.

HelloWorldInvoke