AWS Lambda Python Template with Library Support

Introduction

AWS Lambda does not provide a native mechanism to install external dependencies directly within the console. Dependencies must be packaged as a Lambda Layer or included in the deployment package. This template automates the bootstrapping and packaging process for Python-based Lambda projects using make.

Usage

Prerequisites

Ensure the following packages are installed in your Linux environment:

• python3
• python3-pip
• make

Environment Setup

Install the necessary tools using the package manager for your distribution:

Debian/Ubuntu:

sudo apt-get install -y python3 python3-pip make

Fedora:

sudo dnf install -y python3 python3-pip make

Arch Linux:

sudo pacman -Syu python3 python3-pip make

Configuration

1. Open requirements.txt.
2. Replace example_library with the actual dependencies required for your project.

Build and Deployment

To package the project, run:

make bundle
# OR
make

This generates package.zip. Upload this file to AWS as a Lambda Layer or use it as your function's deployment package.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) v3.0.