What is the primary function of AWS Route 53?

The primary function of AWS Route 53 is to offer scalable DNS web services for traffic routing, which is crucial for directing user requests to various internet applications, such as websites or APIs. It acts as a highly available and reliable Domain Name System (DNS) web service, enabling users to determine where their traffic should be routed based on factors like health checks, geolocation, or weighted routing policies.

Route 53 allows you to manage domain names, connect them with AWS resources, and ensure that users can efficiently reach the services or applications they need. Additionally, its integration with other AWS services enhances the overall performance and reliability of web applications by providing features such as failover routing and DNS failover.

This focus on traffic management and domain name registration distinguishes Route 53 from services that provide storage, compute, or security functionalities, which are the core offerings of other AWS components.