AWS Lambda PHP Integration

AWS Lambda PHP Integration

Patterns for deploying PHP and Symfony applications on AWS Lambda using the Bref framework.

Overview

Two approaches available:

• Bref Framework - Standard PHP on Lambda with Symfony support, built-in routing, cold start < 2s
• Raw PHP - Minimal overhead, maximum control, cold start < 500ms

Both support API Gateway integration with production-ready configurations.

When to Use

• Creating new Lambda functions in PHP
• Migrating existing Symfony applications to Lambda
• Optimizing cold start performance
• Configuring API Gateway or SQS/SNS event triggers
• Setting up deployment pipelines for PHP Lambda

Instructions

1. Choose Your Approach

2. Project Structure

Symfony with Bref Structure

my-symfony-lambda/
├── composer.json
├── serverless.yml
├── public/
│   └── index.php         # Lambda entry point
├── src/
│   └── Kernel.php        # Symfony Kernel