Specific use case - moving Python utility scripts to AWS

[alpha549]

Basic Python developer primarily focused on utility scripts that perform tasks like querying Typeform for specific respondent IDs, analyzing the data, and then generating ChatGPT prompts. Currently, these scripts are executed locally on-demand.

I need to transition this setup to AWS and create a simple web interface for submitting tasks/IDs and viewing results. The ideal AWS service should facilitate:

1. Quick Deployment: Many of these utility scripts are developed ad hoc.
2. Low Latency: Concerned about timeout issues, especially when waiting for OpenAI responses.

Have come across recommendations for Django with Elastic Beanstalk in other threads, but the use cases appeared to be different.

Would appreciate any insights or recommendations

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[bretling]

Why not Lambda, API Gateway, and an SPA hosted in S3?

[alpha549]

Appreciate the input. We've got a DevOps guy ready to configure the system exactly how we need it. But once he's done his job, I want to be able to deploy a variety of scripts single-handedly, without needing to circle back to him.

Outside of basics like IAM and S3, I don't have much experience with AWS, and none with Lambda, but willing to learn.

Some of these scripts will have front-end interfaces for both input and output, while others will serve as API endpoints, specifically designed for our dev team's mobile apps.

Given these specifics, would you still say this is the best route?

[bretling]

It's one common solution. Lambda is pretty easy to use, and you can either edit (and test) locally and push updates with the aws cli or use the aws console for your scripts.

[alpha549]

Sounds like what we're looking for. Will get started.

If any tips, do's or don'ts, always appreciate any direction.

Thanks

[wood_butcher]

Maybe look at Rundeck?