How can you combine usage plans with AWS Lambda authorizers to control API access based on API keys and custom logic?

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AWS - API Gateway

AUse Lambda authorizers to replace usage plans entirely

BUse usage plans for rate limits and Lambda authorizers for custom authentication

CUse usage plans to store Lambda code

DUse Lambda authorizers to generate API keys automatically

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand usage plans and Lambda authorizers roles
Usage plans enforce rate and quota limits; Lambda authorizers run custom authentication logic.
Step 2: Combine for access control
Use usage plans to limit usage and Lambda authorizers to validate requests beyond keys.
Final Answer:
Use usage plans for rate limits and Lambda authorizers for custom authentication -> Option B
Quick Check:
Usage plans limit usage; Lambda authorizers authenticate [OK]

Quick Trick: Usage plans limit usage; Lambda authorizers add custom auth [OK]

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