Smarter Serverless Dev with LocalStack VS Code Toolkit & Lambda Debugging

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to level up your serverless development by integrating the AWS Toolkit for VS Code with LocalStack — enabling faster Lambda development, debugging, and testing without needing a live AWS account.👨‍💻 Featuring:Joel Scheuner, Senior Software Engineer at LocalStack, will show you how to:✅ Configure the AWS Toolkit for VS Code to connect with LocalStack✅ Deploy and test Lambda functions locally with full AWS emulation✅ Set breakpoints and debug functions right from your IDE✅ Iterate quickly on code changes with minimal setup overheadYou’ll also hear from an AWS engineer sharing real-world insights and best practices for modern serverless workflows.Whether you’re new to serverless or already deep in AWS development, this session will help you code with confidence and streamline your Lambda workflow from start to finish — all from your laptop.

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