AWS Free Tier Essentials for Front-End Engineers

Navigating the massive ecosystem of AWS can be overwhelming for developers who want to deploy their projects reliably and cost-effectively. Understanding how to leverage the AWS Free Tier allows you to build, test, and host modern web applications using enterprise-grade infrastructure at minimal cost. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of cloud hosting, teaching you how to configure key AWS services safely within their free limits. By completing this course, you will transition from local development to deploying global, high-performance web applications securely. You will gain a practical understanding of cloud architecture tailored specifically for modern web development workflows. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational terminology of AWS and how Free Tier tracking works. - Configure S3 buckets for secure and efficient static website hosting. - Deploy CloudFront distributions to speed up asset delivery globally using edge locations. - Implement basic serverless functions with Lambda to handle dynamic API requests. - Apply budget alerts and billing alarms to prevent unexpected cloud charges. - Practice modern deployment workflows designed for front-end architectures. The course starts with essential cloud definitions and account setup, then moves step-by-step through configuring S3 static hosting, setting up a CloudFront CDN, and integrating lightweight Lambda functions. This course is designed specifically for front-end developers and web designers new to cloud infrastructure, with no prior AWS experience required. Start reading today to unlock the power of AWS for your front-end projects.