Description: The AWS Lambda Runtime API is a set of interfaces that allows Lambda functions to interact with their execution environment. This API provides developers with the necessary tools to manage the lifecycle of functions, access input and output data, and handle invocation events. Through this API, functions can access resources such as memory, temporary storage, and environment variables, enabling them to perform tasks efficiently and at scale. The Runtime API also facilitates integration with various cloud services, allowing Lambda functions to respond to events from services like storage, databases, and API gateways. In summary, this API is essential for the operation of Lambda functions, as it provides the context and resources needed to execute business logic in a serverless environment.
