Hosting a Static Website on AWS S3 with HTTPS Support

Subhankar Poddar — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:26:41 +0000

Static websites are lightweight, fast, and ideal for hosting portfolios, blogs, or documentation. In this post, I’ll explain how to host a static website on Amazon S3 and secure it with HTTPS using CloudFront. This method is both affordable and reliable, making it perfect for developers and small businesses.

What You’ll Learn:

How to configure Amazon S3 for static website hosting.

How to use Amazon CloudFront to enable HTTPS for your website.

Basic tips to optimize your website for better performance.

Step-by-Step Breakdown:

Setting Up the S3 Bucket:
Guide readers on creating an S3 bucket and uploading their website files.
Explain the importance of enabling “Static Website Hosting” and setting up index and error documents.
Configuring Bucket Policies:
Demonstrate how to make the bucket publicly accessible for website hosting.
Include a sample JSON policy for clarity.
Adding HTTPS with CloudFront:
Explain how to create a CloudFront distribution and link it to the S3 bucket.
Describe the steps to configure an SSL certificate using AWS Certificate Manager.
Testing and Optimization:
Provide steps to verify that the website is live and secure.
Share quick tips to enhance website performance, such as enabling cache and compressing files.
Conclusion:
Emphasize the cost-effectiveness of this solution and encourage readers to explore other AWS services for scaling their website.

Building a Serverless REST API with AWS Lambda and API Gateway

Subhankar Poddar — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:23:53 +0000

Serverless architecture is gaining immense popularity due to its scalability and cost-effectiveness. In this post, I’ll guide readers through the process of creating a REST API using AWS Lambda and API Gateway. This approach eliminates the need to manage servers, letting you focus entirely on your application logic.

What You’ll Learn:
How AWS Lambda works and why it’s ideal for serverless applications.
The role of API Gateway in exposing Lambda functions as REST endpoints.

How to test the deployed API.
Step-by-Step Breakdown:

Creating a Lambda Function:
Walk readers through setting up a simple AWS Lambda function using the AWS Management Console.
Include a code snippet for a basic function (e.g., a “Hello World” function in Python or Node.js).
Configuring API Gateway:
Explain how to create an API Gateway endpoint and connect it to the Lambda function.
Highlight important configurations like HTTP methods and resource paths.
Testing the API:
Provide steps to test the API using tools like Postman or cURL.
Show how logs from AWS CloudWatch can help in debugging.
Conclusion:
Summarize the benefits of serverless APIs and encourage readers to extend the example into a real-world application.

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Hosting a Static Website on AWS S3 with HTTPS Support

Building a Serverless REST API with AWS Lambda and API Gateway