using lambda@edge

[MaxAst]

Hi @florianwiech,

thanks for this great CDK example! Have you considered using lambda@edge instead of regular lambda functions to run Remix? Would be interesting to measure performance differences, especially with an example that queries a dynamodb table.

Would be happy to help with this

[fwiech]

Hi @MaxAst, thanks for the suggestion.

That would definitely be nice to see a comparison between those two!
The differences in latency and pricing would be really interesting.

Although we should also take into account the Restrictions on Lambda@Edge.
To name a few:

• No VPC endpoint possible
• Env variables not supported
• No X-Ray

Those limitations might be showstoppers depending on the use case.

Maybe you are a member in the remix discord.
Searching for lambda@edge I found quite a few conversations and also some example repos about that topic.
My overall interpretation at the moment is, that it seems to be possible, although not officially supported yet:

Message from Michael Jackson, creator of remix:

I saw someone post one in here a while back, but no we don't have any official support yet for lambda@edge
See https://discord.com/channels/770287896669978684/777863791093612565/915688300424069190
I haven't forgotten about lambda@edge! we'll get to it!

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If you want you can join the remix discord and have a look at all the experiences from others in regards to lambda@edge and we can see if there are enhancements possible.