AWS PostgreSQL Lambda Layer

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Overview

This repository contains prebuilt PostgreSQL Lambda Layers for AWS.

Features

• Ease of Use: Attach the layer to your Lambda functio..
• Seamless Integration: Allows you to use psycopg2 or psycopg3 to interact with your PostgreSQL database.

Getting Started

1. Upload the Lambda Layer:

   • Navigate to the AWS Lambda Management Console.
   • Choose "Layers" from the left-hand menu.
   • Select "Create layer", and upload the provided layer package, the names of the packages corrospond to the python version they support.

2. Attach the Layer to Your Lambda Function:

   • Open your Lambda function in the AWS Console.
   • In the "Layers" section, choose "Add a layer".
   • Select the uploaded PostgreSQL under custom layers and add it to your function.

3. Use in Your Application:

   import psycopg2
   OR
   import psycopg
   # Now, you can establish a connection to your PostgreSQL database and execute SQL statements as usual.