The AWS Developers Podcast The architecture behind aws-news.com
Aug 30, 2024
Luc van Donkersgoed, an AWS Serverless Hero, shares his inspiring journey of building aws-news.com from a personal project to a thriving platform with over 600 subscribers. He dives into the technical intricacies behind its 100% serverless architecture, powered by EventBridge and Lambda. Luc discusses challenges like cold start issues, cost-effectiveness, and monetization strategies through subscriptions and sponsorships. He also addresses the importance of clear boundaries in side projects and offers insights on enhancing AWS news consumption with innovative tools.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Building an AWS News Aggregator
02:22 • 8min
Navigating Serverless Costs and Architecture Evolutions
10:35 • 20min
Navigating Legal and Employment Implications of Side Projects
30:14 • 2min
Navigating the Challenges of Project Monetization
31:56 • 3min
Enhancing AWS News Consumption
34:31 • 5min
Monetizing a Newsletter and Future Developer Insights
39:21 • 2min