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Load leveling
This revision card explains Load leveling. It starts from the need that spikes hitting Lambda directly cause throttles and angry users. It describes SQS absorbs bursts; consumers drain at a safe rate. The how-to section notes API , then SQS , then Lambda; alarm ApproximateAgeOfOldestMessage. An example on the card is mei Chen puts a ticket rail between counter and kitchen.
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Why do we need it?
Spikes hitting Lambda directly cause throttles and angry users.
What is it?
SQS absorbs bursts; consumers drain at a safe rate.
SQS
How to do it
API → SQS → Lambda; alarm ApproximateAgeOfOldestMessage.
Example
Mei Chen puts a ticket rail between counter and kitchen.