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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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