AWS SAM now supports WebSocket APIs for Amazon API Gateway
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This article announces that AWS SAM now supports WebSocket APIs for Amazon API Gateway, simplifying serverless real-time application development.
- AWS SAM now supports WebSocket APIs with minimal configuration required
- Automatically generates required AWS CloudFormation resources and IAM permissions
- Supports $connect, $disconnect, $default, and custom routes with Lambda handlers
- Feature parity with API Gateway WebSocket APIs including authorization and custom domains
- Enables real-time applications like chat, dashboards, AI streaming, and IoT
- Globals support allows sharing configuration across multiple WebSocket APIs
AWS SAM simplifies WebSocket API development by automating resource provisioning and permission management, eliminating manual CloudFormation configuration.
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