Set up Serverless Framework for AWS

In this section you will set up the Serverless Framework for AWS. This involves several steps, including installing the Serverless Framework, configuring AWS credentials, and creating a new Serverless service.

Installation

Start by installing Node.js version 18.20.3 or greater and npm (Node Package Manager). You can download and install them from the official Node.js website .

Then, open the terminal or command prompt and type the following:

    

        
        
            npm install -g serverless
        
    

AWS Credentials

You need AWS credentials to deploy your Serverless application to AWS. You can create these credentials in the AWS Management Console by following these instructions:

1. Create IAM User:

• Go to the IAM console .
• Create a new user with programmatic access and attach the AdministratorAccess policy.

2. Configure Credentials:

• Use the AWS CLI to configure your credentials. If you don’t have the AWS CLI installed, follow these installation instructions .

Run the following command to configure your credentials:

    

        
        
            aws configure
        
    

Enter your Access Key ID, Secret Access Key, and region. You can use a default value for the output.