Testing and debugging Amazon CloudWatch Synthetics canary locally

This article explains how to set up a local testing and debugging environment for Amazon CloudWatch Synthetics canaries, which are scripts that monitor endpoints and APIs by simulating user actions.

Specifically, the article covers:

• Overview of the solution using AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM) and Visual Studio Code
• Prerequisites for setting up the local environment
• Step-by-step guide to set up the environment for a Node.js canary
• Details on the launch configuration file for debugging
• Instructions for debugging the canary locally
• Integrating the local testing environment into an existing canary package
• Cleanup steps after debugging
• Conclusion on the benefits and limitations of local debugging