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If you build on AWS, you need **LocalStack**. It mocks almost every AWS service (S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS) on your local machine via Docker, allowing for free, fast, and offline development. Docker Compose Setup Configure AWS SDK (.NET) Key Takeaways Use `awslocal` CLI wrapper for convenience: `awslocal s3 ls`. Great for testing IAM policies and […]
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