Homonym: Lambda (Symbol)
Lambda is a term used in various fields, most notably in mathematics and computer science. In mathematics, it often represents a function or a variable in equations. In computer science, particularly in programming, a lambda function is a small, anonymous function defined using the keyword "lambda." These functions can take any number of arguments but can only have one expression.
In the context of cloud computing, AWS Lambda is a service provided by Amazon Web Services that allows users to run code without provisioning or managing servers. It automatically scales applications by running code in response to events, making it a popular choice for developers looking to build serverless applications.