# Lambda Architecture
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This cost-optimized serverless architecture is ideal for most image transformation workloads with moderate performance requirements.

 **Key characteristics:** 
+  **Image size limit**: Up to 6 MB per image
+  **Pricing model**: Pay-per-request with no idle costs
+  **Scaling**: Automatic scaling with built-in high availability
+  **Maintenance**: Fully managed serverless infrastructure
+  **Feature set**: Core image transformation capabilities

 **Best suited for:** 
+ Small to medium-sized images (under 6 MB)
+ Cost-sensitive deployments
+ Variable or unpredictable traffic patterns
+ Simple transformation requirements
+ S3 only origins