Amazon Web Services Development (AWS App Developers)

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Amazon Web Services Development  (AWS App Developers)

AWS web app development, we make apps, portals and SaaS products that achieve scale using the Amazon Web Services environment and tools.

You probably know Amazon for their online shop or their Prime movies, but you might not know that they also provide cloud computing services. Amazon has modelled these services on those they used when creating their online retail website (and they definitely did that right). From infrastructure as a service (IaaS) to software as a service (SaaS), they have a whole range of tools that we can utilise to build advanced, robust web applications for your business.

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A Wide Suite of Available AWS Tools and Technologies

Amazon Web Services offers a comprehensive suite of tools that enable the delivery of feature-rich, complex applications and web applications. It provides Internet of Services capabilities, scalable file storage solutions, load balancers, and both SQL and NoSQL database services, such as RDS and DynamoDB. AWS also features scalable hosting containers like EC2, tools for chatbot creation, and media services for video hosting.

Scorchsoft has experience using these technologies to develop sophisticated apps and web applications. See a handful of these services below.

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Create Scalable Web Applications

If you opt for Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the base for your web application, we’ll help you quickly scale your services to your needs. The cost of AWS is entirely based on how much you use, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses. Rather than paying for a range of services you don’t need, you can quickly cut back the costs and spend your budget more efficiently. If you find your business is growing, we can make sure that your website grows with you by updating your services easily using the AWS expansion resources.

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Load Balanced Databases with RDS

Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) comes under the umbrella of Amazon Web Services. Using this, we can create a database for your web application that’s simple to set up, works efficiently, and is easily scalable. This database has many great features, including automatic failure detection and recovery, automated backups timed for when you need them, and independent scaling of memory, storage, CPU, and IOPS. It’s a secure, easy to maintain database that should meet the needs of most businesses. We can also help you take advantage of database load balancing with the Amazon RDS. Our team will ensure that your queries are distributed across a range of servers evenly, helping to improve SQL performance

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Quickly Provision Servers With EC2

Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) is a brilliant solution for setting up servers quickly without investing in hardware. When we use Amazon EC2, we can run applications on the public cloud and create virtual computing environments, allowing for easy scaling and quick deployment. When creating your applications, we’ll use EC2 to create as many virtual servers as you need, manage your storage, and program your networking and security, all on the cloud. With EC2, we can streamline the process of creating your servers.

 

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Automatic Volume Backups

Amazon Web Services has a reliable backup solution that could be essential if something happens to your data. Amazon has automatic volume backups in cloud hard drives that take frequent snapshots of the drive and your data. Their systems then store these within your Amazon Web Service cloud. If an error occurs within your drive, you’ll always have a frequent copy that’s ready to be restored.

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And More

Amazon Web Services have a vast range of services and features available to use. With our help, you can choose the right ones for your business, creating an interface that harnesses advanced technology to improve user experience. For example, you can tap into the world of machine learning and AI.

Using Amazon SageMaker, we can create and deploy advanced machine learning tools to help you understand your users and predict their behaviour. We can set up features like intelligent search, personalised recommendations and add chatbots to improve customer experience. There’s also Amazon Polly, which translates your text to speech.

With a choice of 27 languages and 47 realistic voices, you can leave robot voices in the past and make your text more accessible. Amazon’s Internet of Things (IoT) solution is another tool we can take advantage of, helping you leverage various applications, ensure device connectivity, and improve your efficiency. 

Frequently Asked Questions About AWS Development

What is Amazon Web Services (AWS) and how can it benefit my business?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform provided by Amazon that offers scalable and (sometimes) cost-effective cloud computing solutions.

AWS can benefit your business by reducing IT costs, providing a flexible and scalable environment to grow, and offering a wide range of services that can be tailored to meet specific needs, from hosting simple websites to complex machine learning applications.

Is using AWS always cheaper than hosting on dedicated hardware?

The cost-effectiveness of using AWS compared to dedicated hardware can vary depending on your business's specific needs and usage patterns. AWS provides a flexible infrastructure, which can be more cost-efficient for businesses that require scalability and high availability without the need to invest heavily in physical hardware. For instance, Amazon S3 allows us to store large volumes of files in the cloud, eliminating the need for manual server provisioning and management. This abstraction, where AWS handles the complexity, means we can focus on uploading files without worrying about their distribution across servers.

While this can sometimes be more expensive on a per-file basis, it often turns out to be cheaper when considering the full management costs. However, in scenarios where there are exceptionally high numbers of requests from remote devices, using AWS, such as its Internet of Things (IoT) service, can be significantly more expensive than setting up bespoke services. For low-volume applications, this cost may be negligible.

It is crucial to balance implementation costs against management costs to determine the most commercially viable option. Although AWS often promotes the extensive use of their services for "well-architected" apps, this isn't always the most cost-effective approach for every scenario.

What are the different AWS services that Scorchsoft uses for web application development?

Scorchsoft uses a variety of AWS services to develop robust web applications. These include EC2 for scalable computing capacity, S3 for data storage and retrieval, RDS for managed relational databases, CloudFront for content delivery network services, DynamoDB for NoSQL database storage, and Lambda for running code in response to events, to name a few. Each service is chosen based on its ability to optimize the performance and efficiency of your web applications.

How can AWS help me scale my business operations?

AWS provides a scalable infrastructure that can adjust to the changing demands of your business. Whether you need to increase computing power, storage, or bandwidth, AWS services can be scaled up or down easily. This flexibility allows you to handle increased traffic or data loads without the need for significant upfront investment in physical hardware.

What database services does AWS offer, such as RDS and DynamoDB, and how do they differ?

AWS offers several database services including Amazon RDS and DynamoDB. Amazon RDS is a managed relational database service that supports multiple database engines such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle, making it easy to set up, operate, and scale a relational database.

DynamoDB is a fast and flexible NoSQL database service for applications that need consistent, single-digit millisecond latency at any scale. It is a fully managed cloud database and supports both document and key-value store models.

The database technology most appropriate for your project will depend on several key factors specific to your app, such as the amount of data stored, frequency of read/write operations on the database, and whether your system is configured in a monolithic architecture, or as a suite of interconnected services or micro-services.

What is EC2 and how does it simplify the process of setting up servers?

Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) simplifies the process of setting up servers by providing scalable virtual private servers in the cloud. It allows you to host and run applications and workloads on virtual machines, manage storage, networking, and security configurations, and scale up or down based on requirements, all without the need to invest in physical hardware.

Can you describe a typical workflow for developing a web app using AWS?

A typical workflow for developing a web app using AWS involves several steps: initially setting up the computing environment using EC2, configuring storage solutions with services like S3, setting up databases with RDS or DynamoDB, and implementing on-demand application logic with services like AWS Lambda. The application content can then be optimized for delivery using AWS CloudFront and continuously monitored and managed using AWS management tools.

How should I decide on the complexity of my AWS configuration based on need (monolithic vs. microservices vs. distributed services)?

The decision between using a monolithic, microservices, or distributed services architecture on AWS should be based on your application's requirements and future scalability needs. Monolithic architectures are suitable for simpler, less scalable applications. 

Microservices are ideal for complex applications requiring high scalability and flexibility, allowing independent scaling and development of different parts of the application. Distributed services are best for highly scalable applications that require robust disaster recovery systems and are spread across multiple geographic locations. Each architecture has its merits and can be selected based on the specific needs and goals of your business.

The more complex your hosting infrastructure, the more it will cost to set up and manage, so it's important to pick a structure that serves your needs but also balances your budgets.

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Scorchsoft is a UK-based team of web and mobile app developers and designers. We operate in-house from Birmingham, and our offices are located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.

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Scorchsoft develops online portals, applications, web apps, and mobile app projects. With over fourteen years experience working with hundreds of small, medium, and large enterprises, in a diverse range of sectors, we'd love to discover how we can apply our expertise to your project.

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