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:
- Identify AWS Amplify as a full-stack deployment platform.
- 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
1 / 1Summary
- AWS Amplify — Full-stack platform for web/mobile apps
- AWS AppSync — Managed GraphQL with real-time and offline support