focusOtter / fullstack-gen2-starter

A fullstack solution built using AWS Amplify Gen 2. A way to compare my CDK starter: https://github.com/focusOtter/fullstack-nextjs-cdk-starter

Fullstack Gen2 Starter

🚨 This is a personal repo. Not to be confused with the starter repo offered by the AWS Amplify team

This repository provides a quick and easy way to get started with a simple full-stack project powered by NextJS, Tailwind, DaisyUI, and AWS Amplify Gen2. The goal is to serve as a personal starter template for building modern web applications with real-time data capabilities and user authentication.

Features

• Frontend: NextJS application using the new app router, Tailwind CSS, and DaisyUI for styling
• Backend: AWS Amplify Gen2 powered backend with the following resources:
  • Data: AWS AppSync (GraphQL API) with real-time websocket subscriptions, backed by DynamoDB
  • Auth: Amazon Cognito for user authentication (email sign-in)

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/focusOtter/fullstack-gen2-starter.git

2. Install dependencies and start the AWS Amplify sandbox:

npm install && npm run ampx sandbox

3. Start the NextJS development server in a separate terminal tab:

npm run dev

The application should now be running locally at http://localhost:3000.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please create a new issue or submit a pull request. For major changes, it's recommended to open an issue first to discuss the proposed changes.