JAWS: The Javascript + AWS Stack

Scalable, stable, cheap, javascript web application stack, backed by AWS's best services.

New tools come and go, meanwhile Amazon's keep getting better and they keep cutting costs. This stack is for adults with starter projects they want to grow immensely and economically. It covers all aspects of a SaaS service, utilizes AWS services that scale automatically (so you don't have to deal with that), and is the best starting point for small teams/solopreneurs making an app and a business.

This boilerplate is current under development...

Starring

Javascript:

• Node.js
• Express.js
• HTML5 Boilerplate – Insert the javascript front-end framework of the day here.

AWS Services:

• DynamoDB - NOSQL data storage for data that changes shape.
• Lambda - Build worker tasks that you can spawn and scale infinitely.
• AuroraDB (Coming Soon) - Traditional Relational data storage at Aurora's incredible speed.

Installation

AWS Set-Up

• Create an AWS account, if you don't have one already
• Create an IAM user

Resources

• The Complete Guide To Building Scalable Apps On AWS
• List Of AWS Tips
• Amazon Monthly Cost Estimate Calculator
• Set-Up AWS Billing Alerts