What is AWS Amplify?
AWS Amplify is a fully managed development platform for modern web and mobile applications. The service combines frontend hosting with automatic CI/CD, serverless backend functions, and integrated authentication in a unified platform.
Amplify targets frontend developers who want to quickly deploy production-ready applications without deep backend knowledge.
Core Features
- Git-based Deployment: Automatic builds and deployments on every commit with preview URLs for pull requests
- Framework Support: Native support for React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt, and Svelte
- Backend-as-a-Service: GraphQL APIs, authentication with Cognito, data storage with DynamoDB, and file storage with S3
- Global CDN: Automatic delivery via CloudFront with SSL certificates
- Amplify Studio: Visual interface for backend configuration without code
Typical Use Cases
Single-Page Applications: React, Vue, or Angular apps with automatic deployment from Git repositories. Each branch receives its own preview URL for testing and reviews.
Mobile Backends: GraphQL APIs for iOS and Android apps with offline synchronization, real-time subscriptions, and automatically generated SDKs for Swift and Kotlin.
Full-Stack Serverless: Complete web applications with frontend, API, database, and authentication without server management. Ideal for startups and MVPs.
Benefits
- Zero-configuration CDN with automatic cache invalidation
- Integrated CI/CD pipeline without external tools
- Pay-per-use without minimum fees
- GDPR-compliant operation possible in EU regions
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with AWS Amplify: architecture design, migration of existing frontend applications, backend integration, and cost optimization.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AWS Amplify cost?
Amplify uses pay-per-use pricing without base fees. Build minutes cost $0.01/minute, hosting $0.15/GB traffic (first 15 GB/month free in Free Tier). Backend costs for Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3 are charged separately at AWS standard prices.
Does Amplify support Server-Side Rendering?
Yes, for Next.js and Nuxt. Amplify automatically deploys SSR apps on Lambda@Edge for globally distributed rendering. Static pages are cached on CloudFront, dynamic pages rendered on-demand.
Can I use existing AWS resources with Amplify?
Yes. Amplify can import existing AWS resources: DynamoDB tables, Lambda functions, S3 buckets, and Cognito user pools. You are not limited to Amplify-generated infrastructure.
Can AWS Amplify be used GDPR-compliant?
Yes. Choose EU regions (Frankfurt, Ireland) for data residency. CloudFront distributions can be restricted to EU edge locations. AWS provides Data Processing Agreements for GDPR compliance.