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March 26, 2026 · 1 min read

How would you design an API on AWS that must handle sudden spikes in traffic while ensuring high availability and low latency?

I would leverage AWS services like API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB to build a serverless architecture that can scale automatically. Implementing caching with AWS CloudFront would further reduce latency during…

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📅 Mar 26, 2026 ⏱ 1 min read

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How would you design an API on AWS that must handle sudden spikes in traffic while ensuring high availability and low latency?

COVER // HOW WOULD YOU DESIGN AN API ON AWS THAT MUST HANDLE SUDDEN SPIKES IN TRAFFIC WHILE ENSURING HIGH AVAILABILITY AND LOW LATENCY?

I would leverage AWS services like API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB to build a serverless architecture that can scale automatically. Implementing caching with AWS CloudFront would further reduce latency during traffic spikes.

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