AWS now supports Lambda remote debugging. How does it compare to Lambda Live Debugger, and why is that great news for the project.

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AWS has introduced official Lambda remote debugging, which is compared against Lambda Live Debugger. The official AWS solution supports multiple languages but requires code uploads and only works with VS Code. Lambda Live Debugger offers advantages like TypeScript support with automatic transpiling, no code uploads needed, multi-Lambda debugging, real event capture, and framework integration. The official solution excels for VPC access and Python/Java support, while Lambda Live Debugger provides better developer experience for JavaScript/TypeScript workflows.

Lambda Live Debugger vs Official AWS Remote Debugging