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Vuong Bach Doan
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Amplify Gen 2 - code first experience!

Hey fellow web devs, remember Amplify? That awesome AWS toolkit that made building full-stack apps a breeze? Well, hold onto your keyboards because Gen 2 is here, and it's a game-changer!

Instead of the usual point-and-click, Gen 2 takes a radical code-first approach. Think of it like putting the driver's seat back in your hands.

So, what is code-first approach and how it accelerates development process:

  • TypeScript Power: Define your backend logic with the familiar and robust language of TypeScript. No more wrestling with cryptic configurations – code like you know it!

  • Developer Sandboxes: Tired of sandbox wars? Gen 2 gives each developer their own isolated playground to test and tweak their backend code. Let see this diagram to imagine how it works.

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  • Unleash the AWS Beast: Built on top of the AWS SDK, Gen 2 gives you direct access to the full power and flexibility of AWS services. Think custom Lambda functions, fine-grained S3 buckets, and beyond!

Just check out this code snippet:

import * as sns from 'aws-cdk-lib/aws-sns';
import * as sqs from 'aws-cdk-lib/aws-sqs';
import { defineBackend } from '@aws-amplify/backend';
import { auth } from './auth/resource.js';
import { data } from './data/resource.js';

const backend = defineBackend({
  auth,
  data
});

const customResourceStack = backend.createStack('MyCustomResources');

new sqs.Queue(customResourceStack, 'CustomQueue');
new sns.Topic(customResourceStack, 'CustomTopic');
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See that flexibility? You're not just defining resources, you're building the building blocks of your own custom backend universe!

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the Amplify Gen 2 docs and start exploring the future of full-stack development. Trust me, this is a ride you won't want to miss!

Happy coding. ✨

Some resources for you:

  • Link Amplify Gen 2 docs: https://docs.amplify.aws/gen2/how-amplify-works/
  • Link Amplify backend: https://github.com/aws-amplify/amplify-backend.git

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