
AWS Lambda now automatically detects and stops recursive loops between Lambda, SQS, and SNS after 16 invocations, preventing unintended costs from misconfigured resources or code defects.


<div><p>This article announces AWS Lambda's new capability to automatically detect and stop recursive loops in Lambda functions.</p><ul><li>Lambda now stops recursive invocations after 16 calls between SQS, Lambda, and SNS</li><li>Prevents unintended recursive loops caused by misconfiguration or code defects</li><li>Failed invocations sent to Dead-Letter Queue or on-failure destination if configured</li><li>AWS Health Dashboard notifications provided with troubleshooting steps</li><li>Feature enabled by default across most AWS regions globally</li><li>Can be disabled by contacting AWS Support if needed</li></ul><p>This feature protects customers from unexpected costs and resource usage caused by recursive event loops.</p></div>


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