Paul A., Haldar M. Serverless Web Applications with AWS Amplify: Build Full-Stack Serverless Applications Using Amazon Web Services

Apress, 2023. — 291 p. — ISBN-13 978-1-4842-8706-4.Learn the fundamentals of serverless applications and how to take advantage of time-tested Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build scalable apps. This book shows you how to work with the key features of your applications with minimum code, simple CLI commands, and one-click deployments.You'll see how to manage authentication, standard UI components, database storage, filesystem, CI/CD pipeline, and more. You'll also examine the architecture, strengths, scalability, and limitations of serverless, and how to use AWS Amplify effectively. You will use tools including React, Cognito, GraphQL, DynamoDB, Kinesis, and Sagemaker.AWS Amplify is the fastest and easiest way to build serverless web and mobile apps at scale, comprising tools and services that work independently and can be wired together to build scalable apps.Serverless Web Applications with AWS Amplify are intended for a broad audience – from newbies taking their first steps in cloud development to advanced developers aiming to broaden their understanding of modern web application technologies. While prior knowledge of cloud computing might be helpful, it is not a prerequisite. The aim is to assist all readers in scaling their web applications, reducing costs, enhancing scalability, or simply exploring the expansive domain of serverless web development with AWS Amplify. The structure of this book is carefully designed, beginning with the fundamentals of cloud computing and serverless architectures, followed by an introduction to AWS Amplify. Subsequent chapters dive into topics such as authentication, authorization, REST APIs, GraphQL, and offline-first applications. As we progress, we delve into data and storage, analytics, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), with AWS Amplify, and, eventually, the integration of AI and ML capabilities into your applications, by building interactive chatbots and building applications to convert text to speech. In addition to detailed explanations, this book includes practical examples, code snippets, and hands-on exercises to solidify your understanding of the concepts. To further support your learning journey, additional online resources are available.Reflecting on our journey, we recall the intriguing challenge that programming initially posed for us. It was the transformative power of code, the ability to turn ideas into reality, that fueled our fascination. AWS Amplify, in particular, revolutionized our approach to web application development. This book is the culmination of our journey, experiences, and accumulated knowledge, which we are eager to share with all readers. As the famous quote by Albert Einstein goes, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” By the end of Serverless Web Applications with AWS Amplify, we hope to provide you with the knowledge and skills to adapt to the fast-paced world of serverless web applications, fostering your growth in this dynamic field.Introduction to Serverless.
UI Component and Authentication.
CRUD and REST APIs – Pillars of Efficient Data Exchange.
Integrating REST APIs with a Frontend React App.
Offline-First App.
Data Storage.
Analytics.
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Continuous Deployment.
Amplify Supplements.