Destination: API Destination

Allen Helton and Michael Gasch discuss the intricacies of Amazon EventBridge API Destinations. Learn practical applications and see a live demo of a squirrel-catching game that showcases event-driven architectures, async communications, and technical integrations using EventBridge and Momento. The video covers real-time notifications, long polling, Step Functions, and innovative use cases, providing a comprehensive guide to building modern event-driven applications. Perfect for developers looking to enhance their skills with practical insights and examples.

00:00 Introduction
02:49 EventBridge API Destinations Overview
03:56 Event-Driven Architectures Explained
09:50 Deep Dive into EventBridge Features
16:29 Demo Introduction and Setup
20:36 Interactive Game Demo: Catch the Squirrel
31:13 Cache Miss Handling and Squirrel Location Update
33:13 Tracking Player Analytics
34:47 DynamoDB Stream and EventBridge Integration
35:52 API Destinations and Secrets Manager
36:54 Real-Time Updates and Leveling Up
43:55 Setting Up EventBridge Connections
46:29 Live Demo and Execution Proof
53:08 Final Thoughts and Q&A