Summary
This guide provides a detailed comparison between AWS Fargate and AWS Lambda, two serverless compute services offered by Amazon Web Services. It outlines the purpose of the document, which is to assist users in determining which service best meets their needs for serverless computing. The guide discusses the key differences between Fargate and Lambda, including their execution models, supported languages, use cases, and scaling capabilities. AWS Fargate is described as a container-based service ideal for long-running applications, while AWS Lambda is characterized as an event-driven service suited for short-duration tasks. The document also highlights the pricing models, memory and CPU allocation, and state management features of both services. By examining these aspects, users can make informed decisions based on their specific application requirements and workload characteristics.
