AWS Amplify Reviews

Summary: What I think of the AWS Amplify system has been mostly positive.
Maybe even more so, it has been very powerful for fast tracking app building and deployment without grappling with backend complexities.
It speeds up development by making authentication, APIs, and storage quick and easy. The integration with frontend frameworks and AWS services works like a charm. Removing the lack of control in the backend, learning curve for beginners of AWS and the pricing of the usage are major limitations of it. On the other hand, powerful developers can use Amplify to help them save their time and grow the business by using cloud technology for their applications. It can be a risky option, but the results can be rewarding for developers to help them cater to more needs, more scalability, and better security.

Positive: AWS Amplify allows app developers the pleasure of not burdening themselves with the initial and complicated server setup, they only have to focus on the front end. It comes with predefined features like login systems, databases and cloud storage, which means, you don’t have to create them from the beginning. It has seamless integration with famous coding tools, such as React, Angular, and Vue, that enables quick and efficient app development for developers. Thanks to its full management by AWS, there is no need to worry about keeping servers running or handling traffic spikes. Furthermore, it ensures that the data is secure and allows easy updates with automatic deployments. Be it a web app or a mobile one, Amplify will do the hard stuff, removing the heavy load off your back to focus on creating a great UX design.

Negative: Though AWS Amplify really is understandable, there are some not so good things about it. It will probably not be the best solution for intimate demands, and understanding all of its functions might be a trial. As time goes on, expenses can escalate. As a result, you do not have the complete control of the applications or the database. The setup of the various features might be confusing, e.g., creating the GraphQL might make it hard to go and create the data, and such. Furthermore, because it is interrelated with AWS, the transfer to another platform is not as easy. Fixing issues can be a little bit more of a challenge, and the updates it builds in are not as flexible as other options. It is good for the fast development stage and not a good choice for very complex or big apps.

Summary: AWS Amplify makes the work of creating, configuring, and implementing scalable applications easier. AWS Amplify seamlessly delivers and manages your backend and provides a framework to integrate your back-end with your front-end easily. Amplify also automates the release process of both frontend and backend.

Positive: AWS Amplify allows you to scale up and deliver your features at a pace. It is very easy to use and defining graphQL for APIs.

Negative: Issues in accessing graphQL models with lambda function.