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Frontend Web and Mobile - Amplify and AppSync

Recognize AWS services for full-stack web/mobile development.

5 min
Introductory

Learning outcomes

By the end of this lesson, the learner can:

  1. Identify AWS Amplify as a full-stack deployment platform.
  2. Identify AppSync as a managed GraphQL service.

Frontend Web and Mobile Services

Key Terms

Frontend Web and Mobile Services

AWS Amplify

Full-stack app deployment platform

Example: Host web apps, add auth, APIs, and storage without managing infrastructure

AWS AppSync

Managed GraphQL API service

Example: Real-time data sync with offline support for mobile apps


REST vs GraphQL on AWS

REST vs GraphQL on AWS

Use API Gateway + Lambda for...

  • REST API patterns
  • Simple request/response
  • Existing REST clients

Use AppSync for...

  • GraphQL queries
  • Real-time subscriptions
  • Offline data sync
  • Mobile app backends

Knowledge Check

Knowledge Check
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Which service is a managed platform for quickly building full-stack web and mobile applications?


Summary

  • AWS Amplify — Full-stack platform for web/mobile apps
  • AWS AppSync — Managed GraphQL with real-time and offline support