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AWS lambda documentation change

Service: lambda · 2026-05-25 · Documentation low

File: lambda/latest/dg/concepts-basics.md

Summary

Removed references to durable functions and simplified Lambda concepts

Security assessment

General documentation cleanup with no security-related content changes

Diff

diff --git a/lambda/latest/dg/concepts-basics.md b/lambda/latest/dg/concepts-basics.md
index 26efe67bc..325536efa 100644
--- a//lambda/latest/dg/concepts-basics.md
+++ b//lambda/latest/dg/concepts-basics.md
@@ -13 +13 @@ Lambda functions are the basic building blocks you use to build Lambda applicati
-  * **Lambda functions and function handlers** \- A Lambda function is a small block of code that runs in response to events. Functions can be standard (up to 15 minutes) or [durable](./durable-functions.html) (up to one year). Functions are the basic building blocks you use to build applications. Function handlers are the entry point for event objects that your Lambda function code processes.
+  * **Lambda functions and function handlers** \- A Lambda function is a small block of code that runs in response to events. Functions are the basic building blocks you use to build applications. Function handlers are the entry point for event objects that your Lambda function code processes.
@@ -15 +15 @@ Lambda functions are the basic building blocks you use to build Lambda applicati
-  * **Lambda execution environment and runtimes** \- Lambda execution environments manage the resources required to run your function. For [durable functions](./durable-functions.html), the execution environment includes automatic state management and checkpointing capabilities. Runtimes are the language-specific environments your functions run in.
+  * **Lambda execution environment and runtimes** \- Lambda execution environments manage the resources required to run your function. Runtimes are the language-specific environments your functions run in.
@@ -17 +17 @@ Lambda functions are the basic building blocks you use to build Lambda applicati
-  * **Events and triggers** \- Other AWS services can invoke your functions in response to specific events. For durable functions, events can also trigger resumption of paused workflows.
+  * **Events and triggers** \- Other AWS services can invoke your functions in response to specific events.
@@ -19 +19 @@ Lambda functions are the basic building blocks you use to build Lambda applicati
-  * **Lambda permissions and roles** \- Control who can access your functions and what other AWS services your functions can interact with. Durable functions require additional permissions for state management and extended execution.
+  * **Lambda permissions and roles** \- Control who can access your functions and what other AWS services your functions can interact with.
@@ -123 +123 @@ To use the Amazon Web Services Documentation, Javascript must be enabled. Please
-What is AWS Lambda?
+Functions