If you’re working with AWS Lambda, you’re probably already aware of its benefits in terms of cost, scalability, and efficiency. However, if you’re a Python developer, you might have faced the challenge of installing third-party packages into your Lambda functions. This can be particularly frustrating if the package you need is not included in the default libraries of AWS Lambda.
But fear not! In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of installing Python packages in AWS Lambda with ease, so you can focus on building your application without worrying about compatibility issues.
First and foremost, let’s take a look at why installing Python packages in AWS Lambda is different from installing them on a traditional server or even your local machine. AWS Lambda runs on a Linux-based system, which means that you need to install packages that are compatible with this operating system and your local machine could be anything Windows, Linux or macOS.
Problems with lambda and Python package
We’ll explore the problems you may face when installing Python packages on AWS Lambda and how to solve them
- The first problem I encountered was the lack of access to the operating system. AWS Lambda runs on a virtual machine, and as…
