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AWS re:Invent 2023 - What’s new for web & mobile app developers with AWS Amplify (FWM306)

Summary

Allie, the speaker, is a developer advocate for AWS Amplify and has been with the team for over three years.
The session covers the lifecycle of development with AWS Amplify: develop, ship, and extend.
Amplify's second generation (Gen 2) is announced, featuring a TypeScript-first, file-based approach for backend development, per developer cloud sandboxes, and unified deployment for backend and frontend.
New features include form generation, smaller JavaScript library bundle sizes, improved TypeScript and Next.js support, and custom OIDC with Amazon CodeWhisperer and Amazon Q integration.
Amplify's documentation has been reorganized by use case and updated with new guides.
Full stack Git-based deploys are now possible with Amplify Gen 2, allowing for branch-specific deployment environments and full stack CI/CD.
Server-side rendered apps beyond Next.js can now be hosted with Amplify, including Nuxt support.
Wildcard subdomains and monorepo support are added for hosting SaaS apps and web apps using various workspace tools.
Amplify Gen 2 is built on AWS CDK, allowing for easy extension to use any AWS service.
New L3 data constructs support Postgres and MySQL databases, enabling GraphQL APIs to interact with SQL databases.

The introduction of Amplify Gen 2 addresses feedback from users, focusing on improving the developer experience with features like code-first development and faster cloud resource deployment.
The reduction in JavaScript library bundle sizes and improved support for TypeScript and Next.js indicate AWS's commitment to keeping up with current web development trends and community preferences.
The ability to host server-side rendered apps beyond Next.js, such as Nuxt, shows AWS's recognition of the diverse ecosystem of web frameworks and their importance to developers.
The introduction of wildcard subdomains and monorepo support demonstrates AWS's efforts to cater to the needs of SaaS developers and those working with complex project structures.
The integration of AWS CDK into Amplify Gen 2 highlights the importance of extensibility and the ability to leverage the full range of AWS services within Amplify projects.
The support for SQL databases through new L3 data constructs is a significant addition, acknowledging the widespread use of relational databases in the industry and providing more options for data storage and management within Amplify.