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 This package is used as a Lambda Layer to simplify accessing databases and user authentication between different lambda functions.
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+### Testing Locally
+
+* Have Docker running
+* Have AWS CLI installed to the latest version
+* Install dependencies in root and in `dependencies\nodejs`
+* Either decrypt the `.env.enc` or add the `.env` file in `dependencies\nodejs` (You need to be a paid OSU SO employee to view the credentials for this step)
+* In root folder:
+  * `sam build`
+  * `sam local start-lambda`
+* In a new terminal, still in root, you can now invoke the various lambda functions. [See the AWS docs here for more in depth info](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/serverless-application-model/latest/developerguide/using-sam-cli-local-start-lambda.html). 
+* Example:
+  * `aws lambda invoke --function-name AuthLogin --endpoint-url 'http://127.0.0.1:3001' --no-verify-ssl out.txt`
+  * If successful, you will get a `"StatusCode": 200` output.