AWS Lambda Layers Best Practices

This blog post discusses AWS Lambda layers and provides best practices for their use.Ran Isenberg explains that Lambda layers can reduce deployment time and increase production efficiency, but they are often misunderstood and underutilized.

The post covers the basics of Lambda layers, their pros and cons, and recommended best practices.

Ran recommends building Lambda layers in the same repository as the code that uses them to optimize deployment time and reduce complexity. The post also includes tips for using multiple layers, and emphasizes the importance of security when using Lambda layers.