I'm just getting into using S3 Express for hosting my static website. I heard that until recently, it was possible to make S3 Express directories publicly accessible like regular S3 buckets, but now it seems like that's changed. I'm not sure why this is happening and would love any insights or advice on this topic!
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Have you thought about using CloudFront instead? It might be a better way to speed up your website without worrying about the public access issue.
Honestly, I'm on the same page with you! I understand the desire to push for more speed. My site on regular S3 loads under 500ms too, and I'm curious to see if I can get it even faster. Just keep in mind, the performance gains are typically better when accessed locally, not publicly!
I get why you're interested in using S3 Express, but usually these directories are meant for use within the same subnet. I wonder if making them public would just negate the speed benefits when accessing them from outside.
Totally, I'm down for a side-by-side comparison! I want to see how two identical static sites perform, one on the standard S3 and the other on S3 Express.