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You have a Lambda function that reads multiple environment variables and you want to ensure none are missing at runtime. Which approach is best to handle missing variables?

hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
AWS - Lambda
You have a Lambda function that reads multiple environment variables and you want to ensure none are missing at runtime. Which approach is best to handle missing variables?
AAssume all variables exist and proceed without checks
BSet default values in Lambda console for missing variables
CCheck each variable in code and raise an error if missing
DIgnore missing variables and log warnings only
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand runtime validation needs

    Checking variables in code ensures the function fails fast if required config is missing.
  2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

    Assuming variables exist risks errors; setting defaults in console is not always possible; ignoring missing vars risks silent failures.
  3. Final Answer:

    Check each variable in code and raise an error if missing -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Validate env vars in code to avoid runtime errors [OK]
Quick Trick: Validate env vars in code to catch missing ones [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Ignoring missing variables
  • Assuming defaults always exist
  • Not handling errors explicitly

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