Deploying a Static Web Application with AWS Amplify: A Step-by-Step Guide

3 min readDec 22, 2023

Introduction

Welcome to the guide on deploying static web applications with AWS Amplify! In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the process of taking your static web project from zero to hero by leveraging the powerful features of AWS Amplify.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

AWS Account: Create a free AWS account if you don’t have one already.
Static Web Application: Have a static web application ready for deployment. This could be built using frameworks like React, Angular, Vue, or a simple HTML/CSS/JavaScript stack.

Step 1: Set Up Your AWS Amplify Environment

1.1. Log in to AWS Console:

Navigate to the AWS Management Console.

1.2. Open Amplify Console:

Search for “Amplify” in the AWS services search bar and open the “Amplify” console.

1.3. Create a New App:

Click the “New app” button and follow the prompts to host a new Amplify app.

Step 2: Connect to Your Repository

2.1. Connect Repository:

Connect your Amplify app to the repository.

Select your repository branch.

Step 3: Configure Build and Deploy Settings

3.1. Build Settings:

Define the build settings for your static web application, such as the build command and output directory.

Step 4: Review and Deploy

4.1. Review Configuration:

Double-check your configuration settings to ensure everything is set up correctly.

4.2. Initiate Deployment:

Click the “Save and deploy” button to initiate the deployment process.

Step 5: Monitor Deployment Progress

5.1. Deployment Status:

Monitor the deployment progress in the Amplify Console.

5.2. View Logs:

Investigate any build or deployment errors by viewing logs in the Amplify Console.

Step 6: Access Your Deployed Static Web Application

6.1. Browse Deployment:

Once the deployment is successful, access your static web application via the provided Amplify domain.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully deployed your static web application using AWS Amplify. This guide covered the essential steps from setting up your Amplify environment to monitoring the deployment progress. AWS Amplify simplifies the deployment process, making it easy to bring your static web projects to life. Now that your application is live, continue to explore AWS Amplify’s features for managing deployments, and connecting to other AWS services.

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