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AWS re:Invent 2022 - What’s new for frontend web and mobile developers with AWS Amplify (FWM308)

Summary

AWS Amplify has introduced new features for frontend and mobile developers.
The session included building a restaurant delivery platform with a web application using Next.js and a cross-platform mobile application using Flutter.
New Amplify features highlighted include Amplify Studio, Amplify CLI, and UI components for building AWS backends and connecting applications.
The session demonstrated how to use Amplify to build authentication, data modeling with GraphQL, and real-time updates with server-side filtering.
Amplify Studio now allows querying and using auto-generated APIs created using GraphQL.
Amplify has introduced server-side filtering for real-time data, in-app messaging, and the ability to extend backend resources.
Amplify Hosting now supports hybrid server-side rendered apps and has improved deployment times.
The Amplify libraries have expanded support for web and desktop in Flutter, rewritten iOS libraries in Swift, and Android libraries on top of Kotlin SDKs.
The Authenticator UI component is now available for both Flutter and React Native.

Amplify is designed to cater to the growing demands of full-stack development solutions, pushing the boundaries of web development and supporting cross-platform development.
Amplify Studio's Form Builder and Figma to code capabilities can significantly accelerate development velocity.
Amplify Hosting's new features for hybrid server-side rendered apps can optimize initial load times and improve user experience.
Amplify's approach to backend development balances backend as a service providers and full control of backend setup, aiming to provide security and flexibility.
The expansion of Amplify libraries to support multiple platforms, including web and desktop for Flutter, Swift for iOS, and Kotlin for Android, shows AWS's commitment to supporting a wide range of development environments.
The Authenticator UI component simplifies the authentication process for developers, reducing the amount of code needed to implement sign-in and sign-up functionality.
AWS Amplify's infrastructure provisions resources directly in the customer's account, offering a different approach compared to backend as a service offerings.
The session demonstrated the practical application of Amplify's new features through the development of a food delivery platform, showcasing the end-to-end capabilities of Amplify for both web and mobile development.