AWS AppSync
Build scalable, real-time applications with AWS AppSync's GraphQL and event-driven APIs
About AWS AppSync
AWS AppSync is a fully managed service that simplifies connecting applications to data, events, and AI models using GraphQL. Quickly create APIs from DynamoDB and Aurora databases, enable real-time updates with WebSockets, and secure your APIs with built-in authentication and AWS WAF integration. Scale effortlessly with pay-per-use pricing and leverage the free tier to get started.
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No, AWS AppSync can automatically set up your entire API, schema, and connect data sources with a simple UI builder. You can type in your data model in seconds and immediately begin using the endpoint in a client application. The console also provides sample schemas and data sources for fully functioning applications.
You can use AWS AppSync with AWS resources like Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, and Amazon OpenSearch Service. You can also connect to any data sources and services that provide an HTTP API.
Application data is stored at rest in your AWS account. You can protect access using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Amazon Cognito User Pools. User context can be passed through for authenticated requests to perform fine-grained access control logic.
Yes, AWS AppSync supports subscriptions against any data source. When a mutation occurs, the results can be passed down to clients subscribing to the event stream immediately using WebSockets.
Yes, you can use existing tables, functions, and domains from Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, and Amazon OpenSearch Service with a GraphQL schema. AWS AppSync allows you to create data sources using existing AWS resources.
Yes, AWS AppSync can automatically generate a GraphQL schema from an existing DynamoDB table, including the inference of your table’s key schema and indexes. Once imported, you can use GraphQL queries, mutations, and subscriptions with zero coding.
Yes, AWS AppSync enables customers to use custom domain names with their AWS AppSync API. You provide a domain name you own and a valid AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) certificate. After updating your DNS record, you can configure your applications to use the new GraphQL and real-time endpoints.
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