API Gateway LAB

 

1. Create an API

• Navigate to the API Gateway console: In the AWS Management Console, search for "API Gateway" and select the API Gateway service.
• Create an API: Click on "Create API".
• Name your API: Give your API a unique name.
• Choose a REST API: Select "REST API".
• Create the API:
  Click on "Create API".

creating an API in the AWS API Gateway console

2. Create a Resource

• Create a resource: Click on the API you created.
• Create a resource: Click on "Actions" -> "Create Resource".
• Name your resource: Give your resource a unique name.
• Create the resource: Click on "Create Resource".

creating a resource in the AWS API Gateway console

3. Create a Method

• Create a method: Click on the resource you created.
• Create a method: Click on "Actions" -> "Create Method".
• Choose a method: Select the HTTP method you want to use (e.g., GET, POST).
• Create the method: Click on "Create Method".

creating a method in the AWS API Gateway console

4. Configure Integration

• Configure integration: In the "Integration" section, choose the integration type (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Configure integration settings: Specify the integration settings, such as the Lambda function ARN.

configuring integration in the AWS API Gateway console

5. Test the API

• Test the API: Use the API Gateway console to test your API.

testing an API in the AWS API Gateway console

6. Deploy the API

• Deploy the API: Click on "Actions" -> "Deploy API".
• Choose a stage: Select the stage where you want to deploy the API (e.g., dev, prod).
• Deploy the API: Click on "Deploy".