AWS Amplify Project Setup with User Authentication
Introduction Setting up a Next.js project with AWS Amplify and Cognito for user authentication can be a daunting task, but it provides a robust and secure solution for managing user access and data. In this blog post, we’ll walk through the steps to create a working shell for your Next.js project, complete with a DynamoDB table, a Lambda function for data operations, API Gateway integration, and real-time updates with AppSync. Initial Setup Adding a DynamoDB Table Creating a Lambda Function Configuring API Gateway Setting up AppSync Creating the “Hello World” Component Deploying the Application By following these steps, you’ll have a working Next.js project with AWS Amplify and Cognito for user authentication, a DynamoDB table for data storage, a Lambda function for data operations, API Gateway integration, and real-time updates with AppSync. The “Hello World” component will serve as a simple example of how to interact with the AWS services and handle user authentication.