Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for some interesting side project ideas that revolve around AWS. My goal is to not only enhance my skills but also learn new things along the way. If you have any suggestions or insights, I would really appreciate it!
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Why not try solving an automation problem you have? It’s a practical way to learn and apply your skills while developing something useful.
For fun, I migrated Bank of Anthos to AWS as a side project—it was quite an adventure!
Here’s a structured plan: Start with a basic form submission using AWS Lambda via API Gateway. Then, persist your data in AWS RDS, implement user authentication with Cognito, and finally host it on AWS ECS. You could even add features like generating downloadable files and storing them in S3. It would be a comprehensive project that gives you end-to-end experience!
How about implementing a todo app using AWS AppSync? You can integrate Auth with Cognito, and even tools like OpenSearch or AWS Lambda for queries. It might seem over-engineered for a simple app, but you’ll definitely walk away with valuable AWS experiences.
Haha, definitely a lesson in avoiding AWS surprise bills! But seriously, you’ll learn a lot doing that.