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Kintify Fix: AWS Lambda Timeout

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Check cloudwatch duration metrics (p50 vs p99), then x-ray to find the slow segment. before rolling back.

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Lambda timeouts are almost always downstream latency (DB, HTTP) or cold-start + large init. Raise the timeout only after you confirm where.

Check cloudWatch duration metrics (p50 vs p99) and x-Ray to find the slow segment.

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Kintify Fix steps

  1. 1

    Inspect CloudWatch duration metrics (p50 vs p99)

  2. 2

    Enable X-Ray to find the slow segment

  3. 3

    Move init logic outside the handler for warm reuse

Common causes

  • Downstream API or DB latency
  • Cold start in a VPC without adequate ENI capacity
  • Heavy init code outside the handler

Kintify Fix FAQ

What causes AWS Lambda Timeout?
Downstream API or DB latency and Cold start in a VPC without adequate ENI capacity are the most common causes.
How do I fix AWS Lambda Timeout?
Check cloudwatch duration metrics (p50 vs p99), then x-ray to find the slow segment.