How to prepare your setup for Serble on AWS?
Are you ready to deploy applications in the cloud with efficiency and flexibility? Prepare your development environment with Serble and AWS, allowing you to work both on-premises and in the cloud. Here we show you how to install all the necessary tools on a Windows operating system, and guide you step-by-step to install some of the most essential ones, such as Java, AWS CLI, Git, Node.js, Postman and Python.
What tools do you need to get started?
It is essential to know what tools are required before starting any installation. In this course, we will use a variety of tools that complement each other to efficiently create, manage and deploy serverless applications.
- Java: Required to integrate DynamoDB with the Serble as Framework.
- AWS CLI: Facilitates the management and configuration of AWS services from the command line.
- Git: Used to manage code repositories.
- Node.js: Provides the execution environment for JavaScript applications.
- Postman: Tool for API testing using HTTP requests.
- Python: Used to develop Lambda functions with Python.
How to install and configure Java?
To maximize the use of DynamoDB, we need Java. Installation is simple. Download the MSI file from the Oracle page, follow the prompts to install it and then follow these steps to set the JAVA_HOME environment variable:
- Go to "System" > "Advanced Settings" > "Environment Variables"- Create a new system variable named JAVA_HOME- Assign the path to your Java executable file as the value (e.g., "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-xx").
How to install the AWS CLI?
This is a crucial step to run and control services on AWS. To install the AWS CLI on Windows:
- Go to the AWS website for the CLI and follow the steps outlined for Windows.
- Use the
msixsec.exe
command in your terminal to start the installation.
- Configure your AWS credentials using the
aws configure
command:
- Enter your Access Key, Secret Key, default region (e.g., US East 1), and preferred output format (JSON).
How to install and use Git?
To clone repositories and perform other version control operations, Git is used. Installation is simple:
- Download the Git installer from the official site.
- Follow the steps of the installation wizard (Next, Next, Next).
- Validate the installation by cloning a repository:
git clone <URL-of-repository> .
How to install Node.js and Postman?
Node.js provides the necessary JavaScript runtime environment. For Node.js:
- Go to nodejs.org to download the recommended LTS version.
- Complete the installation by following the steps in the wizard.
For Postman:
- Download Postman from the official site and run the installer.
- Run and check for any HTTP requests as a quick test.
How to prepare Python?
For Lambda functions with Python, installation of the language is required:
- Download Python 3.11 from the official website.
- Perform the installation by choosing the default settings.
- Validate with a simple command in terminal:
python --version
How to work with Serble as Framework?
Installing Serble is one of the last essential steps. Use NPM to install the necessary libraries:
npm install.
Also, to make it easier to work in local environments, make sure to install and configure DynamoDB Local with the command:
sls dynamodb install
With this guide, all your tools are ready to be used with Serble as Framework. This setup is the basis to start creating powerful serverless applications, implementing cloud services and managing them efficiently. Go ahead, the world of the cloud awaits you!
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