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AWS's new support for origin modifications using CloudFront Functions offers an efficient way to dynamically route requests to the nearest origin, reducing latency and improving performance without relying on Lambda@Edge. This feature enables faster, more cost-effective content delivery for global applications by allowing custom logic to optimize traffic routing. Learn how this approach can streamline your CDN strategy and enhance user experience worldwide.

Database costs in cloud environments have long been a challenge, particularly during periods of inactivity where resources sit idle but still incur charges. AWS has addressed this with Aurora Serverless v2's new scale-to-zero capability, allowing databases to automatically pause after a configurable period of inactivity and resume within seconds when needed. This feature is particularly valuable for development environments, internal tools, and seasonal applications, potentially significantly reducing costs for databases used primarily during business hours.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This article outlines a cost-effective AWS architecture for small-scale web applications, leveraging services like AWS Lambda, Amazon RDS, and S3. AWS Lambda and API Gateway provide a scalable compute layer, while RDS or DynamoDB handle database needs based on use cases. S3 and CloudFront ensure reliable storage and delivery of static assets. By maximizing AWS Free Tier benefits and adopting best practices for cost management, this architecture keeps operations simple and affordable.