Which AWS compute service—Lambda, Fargate, or EC2—is most appropriate for your backend needs?

Compares Lambda (serverless), Fargate (container-based), and EC2 (VM-based) in terms of scaling, cost, control, and operational complexity.

• AWS Lambda is ideal for event-driven, serverless functions with automatic scaling and pay-per-use pricing. • AWS Fargate simplifies container deployment without managing servers—ideal for microservices. • EC2 gives full server control—best for legacy systems or workloads requiring custom configurations. Choose based on required operational control, scale pattern (function vs container vs VM), and budget/design constraints. Tags: aws, lambda, fargate, ec2, serverless, cloud