Front-End Web & Mobile

Category: Front-End Web & Mobile

Build a Geospatial Application with Amazon Location Service API Keys

Geospatial applications have become an integral part of our daily lives, from interactive maps to location-based services. With the increasing demand for such applications, developers require powerful and secure tools to build reliable geospatial solutions. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge services, and the recent launch of Amazon Location […]

Connect a React app to GraphQL and DynamoDB with AWS CDK and Amplify

Today, we’re excited to announce the official AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) construct for Amplify’s GraphQL APIs capabilities. With Amplify’s GraphQL API CDK construct, you can create a real-time GraphQL API backed by data sources such as Amazon DynamoDB tables or AWS Lambda functions using a single GraphQL schema definition. (View on Construct Hub) Launching […]

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AWS Amplify JavaScript’s NEW developer preview with reduced bundle size, improved TypeScript and Next.js support

Today, we are excited to unveil the v6 Developer Preview of the AWS Amplify JavaScript Library. This is a milestone release that we believe will improve the way you approach web development with your AWS cloud backend. We have been listening to your feedback, and today’s announcement addresses some of the most significant bundle size, […]

AWS AppSync WebSockets-based subscriptions for real-time updates now support nested filtering

AWS AppSync is a fully managed service that enables developers to build digital experiences based on real-time data. With AppSync, you can configure data sources to push and publish real-time data updates to subscribed clients. AppSync handles connection management, scalability, fan-out and broadcasting, allowing you to focus on your application business needs instead of managing […]

AWS AppSync Merged APIs Best Practices: Part 3 – Security

In this AWS AppSync Merged API – Best practices series, we cover important topics for developers, architects, and security engineers who are creating and managing AWS AppSync Merged and Source APIs. This multi-part series discusses best practices on schema composition, security, deployment and testing and subscriptions for Merged APIs. AWS AppSync offers Merged APIs, which […]

Build a Conversational AI app to Interact with AWS using AWS Amplify

Developing a conversational application involves multiple complex components, such as authentication workflows, API interfaces, data management, and intent fulfilment business logic. These elements can be challenging to integrate and set up properly, especially for developers who are new to building conversational applications or who may not have extensive experience with AWS services. This blog post […]

Detect real users with AWS Amplify and Face Liveness

In the world of spoofing and bad actors, AWS Amplify and the Amplify UI FaceLivenessDetector component can help you verify if your app is being used by real users. This connected component library is powered by Amazon Rekognition Face Liveness feature. No machine learning or artificial intelligence (AI) experience is needed. This fully managed feature […]

Introducing new AWS AppSync module and functions for DynamoDB JavaScript resolvers

This article is written by Kim Wendt, Sr. Solutions Architect AWS AppSync is a service that allows you to build, manage, and host GraphQL APIs in the cloud. With AppSync, you simply write your GraphQL schema and connect to data sources using resolvers. Resolvers are how AppSync translates GraphQL requests to retrieve information from the […]

AWS Amplify supports Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) for MFA on Android, Swift, and Flutter

We’re excited to announce that AWS Amplify now supports TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) as a multifactor authentication method for Swift, Android, and Flutter apps. This enables you to easily add TOTP as a two-factor authentication method to your mobile and cross-platform apps built with Amplify. Implementing TOTP strengthens the security of your app by requiring […]

Figure 16: Testing the deployment of the serverless store finder site

Build a serverless store finder site using Amazon Location Service

Retail businesses are constantly aiming to increase accessibility and foot traffic at their physical store locations. To achieve this, potential customers must be able to accurately locate the most convenient retail location to visit. Providing information about the most accessible stores to potential customers via a convenient web or mobile application allows retailers to increase […]