What's new in AWS for frontend developers (FWM311)

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Developer Needs and Requirements

  • Developers are tasked with building fast, engaging, and trustworthy applications for their users.
  • Fast applications require not just quick load times, but also perceived performance through techniques like real-time updates.
  • Engaging applications leverage AI to drive actionable insights and improve workflows.
  • Trustworthy applications focus on authentication, data security, and privacy.
  • These requirements span both the front-end and back-end, leading to the rise of full-stack development.

Technology Trends in Front-End Development

  • Continued innovation in serverless services, including AI and real-time capabilities.
  • JavaScript frameworks like React and Vue becoming full-stack solutions, driving increased adoption of TypeScript.
  • Growth of React Native for building native mobile apps with the same codebase.
  • Increased use of generative AI solutions and tools to aid development.
  • Improved collaboration and CI/CD between front-end and back-end teams.

AWS Services for Full-Stack Development

  • Amazon CodeGuru Developer (for generating documentation)
  • AWS Amplify (for building back-end services with a declarative, code-first approach)
  • AWS AppSync (for real-time APIs and subscriptions)
  • AWS Cognito (for authentication)
  • AWS Bedrock (for generative AI)
  • AWS Amplify Hosting (for hosting front-end and back-end code)
  • AWS Device Farm (for testing on real devices)
  • Amazon CloudWatch (for observability and monitoring)

Building a Car Sales Application

  • Demonstrating the use of these AWS services to build a car sales application with features like:
    • Listings and search
    • Conversational search powered by generative AI
    • Real-time auction functionality

Developing the Application

  1. Front-End Development:
    • Implemented the UI using Tailwind CSS
    • Leveraged Amazon CodeGuru to generate a readme for the project
  2. Back-End Development:
    • Used AWS Amplify Gen 2 to define the data schema in TypeScript
    • Deployed the back-end resources (DynamoDB, AppSync, etc.) using the sandbox experience
    • Connected the front-end UI to the back-end data
  3. Authentication:
    • Extended the default Cognito setup to include additional authentication providers
    • Implemented the authentication UI using the Amplify Authenticator component
  4. Conversational Search:
    • Utilized the Amplify AI Kit to build a conversational search experience powered by Bedrock
    • Integrated the chat UI and handling of user queries
  5. Real-Time Auction:
    • Leveraged AppSync Events to enable real-time updates for the auction functionality
  6. Deployment and Observability:
    • Deployed the application using Amplify Hosting
    • Configured CloudWatch RUM and Synthetics for observability and monitoring

Architectural Overview

  • The application leverages a variety of AWS services, including:
    • Amplify Hosting for front-end and back-end deployment
    • Cognito for authentication
    • AppSync for the API layer and real-time functionality
    • DynamoDB for the database
    • Bedrock for generative AI
    • CloudWatch for observability and monitoring

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