Which AWS compute service best fits your use case—Lambda, Fargate, or EC2—and why?

Compares AWS Lambda (serverless), Fargate (container service), and EC2 (virtual machines) for cost, scalability, and use case fit.

• AWS Lambda: Cost-effective for event-driven and short-lived serverless functions. Charges per millisecond, scales automatically. • Fargate: Manages containers without managing servers—ideal for unattended microservices without server maintenance. • EC2: Offers full control—best for legacy workloads, persistent computing, or custom server configurations. Choose based on scale, control, cost, and architecture model. Tags: aws, serverless, lambda, containers, ec2, cloud