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  • amplify-cli

    The AWS Amplify CLI is a toolchain for simplifying serverless web and mobile development.

    • Just wanted to share my experience as someone who has an app using AppSync and Amplify on the App Store: using the iOS libraries has been painless (though I should note that I'm using the older AppSync SDK), but the Amplify CLI, which I use for the backend, has been a frequent source of frustration. It does a lot of magic which is great when it works, but frustrating when it doesn't. Some of my issues may have been the result of early adoption, but if you are thinking about using it for something with a backend that you are going to continue to maintain and develop, I would suggest considering other AWS options. I'm currently looking into transitioning away from the Amplify CLI to using AWS CDK with the Amplify transformers.

  • Adequate-Backend

    Backend for Adequate, an iOS client for meh.com

    • Just wanted to share my experience as someone who has an app using AppSync and Amplify on the App Store: using the iOS libraries has been painless (though I should note that I'm using the older AppSync SDK), but the Amplify CLI, which I use for the backend, has been a frequent source of frustration. It does a lot of magic which is great when it works, but frustrating when it doesn't. Some of my issues may have been the result of early adoption, but if you are thinking about using it for something with a backend that you are going to continue to maintain and develop, I would suggest considering other AWS options. I'm currently looking into transitioning away from the Amplify CLI to using AWS CDK with the Amplify transformers.

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    Open-Source JSON Form Builder to Create Dynamic Forms Right in Your App. With SurveyJS form UI libraries, you can build and style forms in a fully-integrated drag & drop form builder, render them in your JS app, and store form submission data in any backend, inc. PHP, ASP.NET Core, and Node.js.

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