Resources and methods in AWS - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is a resource in AWS API Gateway?

A resource is a part of the API that represents an object or a path, like a folder or file in a website URL. It organizes the API structure and holds methods to handle requests.

beginner

What is a method in AWS API Gateway?

A method is an action you can perform on a resource, such as GET, POST, PUT, or DELETE. It defines how the API responds to different types of requests.

intermediate

How do resources and methods work together in AWS API Gateway?

Resources define the URL paths, and methods define the actions on those paths. Together, they create the API's structure and behavior for handling client requests.

intermediate

Why is it important to configure methods with integration types in API Gateway?

Integration types connect methods to backend services like Lambda functions or HTTP endpoints, enabling the API to process requests and return responses properly.

beginner

What is the role of HTTP status codes in methods of API Gateway?

HTTP status codes tell the client if the request was successful or if there was an error. Methods use these codes to communicate the result of the request clearly.

In AWS API Gateway, what does a resource represent?

A A URL path or object in the API

B A backend database

C A user account

D A security policy

Resources represent URL paths or objects that organize the API structure.

Which HTTP method is NOT commonly used in API Gateway methods?

A CONNECT

B POST

C DELETE

D GET

CONNECT is rarely used in API Gateway; common methods are GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.

What connects a method in API Gateway to a backend service?

A API key

B Resource policy

C Integration type

D CloudWatch logs

Integration type defines how the method connects to backend services like Lambda or HTTP endpoints.

Which HTTP status code indicates a successful GET request?

A 404

B 301

C 500

D 200

200 means the request was successful and the server returned the requested data.

What is the purpose of defining methods under resources in API Gateway?

A To store user credentials

B To specify actions clients can perform on API paths

C To create database tables

D To monitor server health

Methods define what actions (like GET or POST) clients can perform on the API's resources (paths).

Explain how resources and methods work together in AWS API Gateway to handle client requests.

Think about how a website URL and clicking buttons relate to resources and methods.

Describe why integration types are important when configuring methods in API Gateway.

Consider how a phone call connects you to a person who can help.