API Gateway aws lab

 1. Log in to your AWS Management Console and navigate to API Gateway:

• Go to the AWS Management Console.
• Search for "API Gateway" in the search bar and select it.

2. Create a new API:

• Click on the "Create API" button.
• Choose "REST API" and click "Build".

3. Configure the API:

• API Name: Give your API a meaningful name (e.g., "MyFirstAPI").
• Description: Add an optional description.
• Endpoint Type: Choose "Regional" for a single region or "Edge" for global distribution.
• Protocol Type: Select "HTTP" or "WebSocket" based on your needs.
• Security: Choose the appropriate security mechanism (e.g., IAM, API Key, Cognito).
• Click "Create API".

4. Create a Resource:

• In the API designer, click on the "Actions" button next to your API and select "Create Resource".
• Give your resource a name (e.g., "hello").
• Choose the "Method" (e.g., GET).
• Click "Create Resource".

5. Configure the Method:

• Click on the "Method Integration" button.
• Choose "Lambda Function" as the integration type.
• Select the Lambda function you want to integrate with.
• Set the "Integration Type" to "Lambda Proxy Integration".
• Click "Save".

6. Deploy the API:

• Click on the "Actions" button next to your API and select "Deploy".
• Choose a stage name (e.g., "dev").
• Click "Deploy".

7. Test the API:

• In the API designer, click on the "Test" button next to your method.
• Enter any required parameters and click "Test".
• You should see the response from your Lambda function.

8. Get the API Endpoint:

• In the API designer, click on the "Stages" tab.
• Click on the stage you deployed (e.g., "dev").
• Copy the "Invoke URL" to access your API.

Additional Considerations:

• Authorization: If you need to authorize API calls, configure the appropriate authorization mechanism in the API Gateway settings.
• Throttling and Quotas: Set limits on API usage to prevent abuse.
• Monitoring and Logging: Use CloudWatch to monitor API usage and troubleshoot issues.