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Spike hits compute or buffer?
This comparison card contrasts Spike hits compute or buffer. Direct Lambda is described as aPI invokes Lambda per request. It also notes spikes throttle. Queue leveled is described as aPI enqueues. It also notes workers drain steadily. The card pairs Direct Lambda with no buffer, and Queue leveled with load level.
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What this card says
Spike hits compute or buffer?
Direct Lambda
API invokes Lambda per request; spikes throttle.
Queue leveled
API enqueues; workers drain steadily.
Key points
Steady low RPS.
Flash sales, batch uploads.
Example
Sync invoke.
Use when
No buffer.
Load level.