The Lambda console now natively supports CloudWatch Logs Live Tail for real-time visibility into Lambda function logs, and a built-in CloudWatch Metrics Insights dashboard surfaces key Lambda metrics like invocations, errors, and duration to simplify troubleshooting serverless applications.

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<p>This article discusses two new features in AWS Lambda that simplify development and operations for serverless applications: CloudWatch Logs Live Tail and a Metrics Insights dashboard in the Lambda console.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>Native CloudWatch Live Tail logs in the Lambda console, allowing real-time visibility into Lambda function logs for easier troubleshooting and development</li>
<li>A built-in CloudWatch Metrics Insights dashboard showing key Lambda metrics like invocations, errors, and durations to quickly identify issues</li>
<li>How to get started with Live Tail sessions and the Metrics Insights dashboard in the Lambda console</li>
<li>The benefits of these features in streamlining serverless development and operations</li>
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