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Amazon AWS Reviews

1. macloughlin

   · AV engineer · almost 2 years ago
   The best cloud platform out there

   You could say a lot of things about AWS, but among the cloud platforms (and I've used quite a few) AWS takes the cake. It is logically structured, you can get through its documentation relatively easily, you have a great variety of tools and services to choose from [from AWS itself and from third-party developers in their marketplace]. There is a learning curve, there is quite a lot of it, but it is still way easier than some other platforms. I've used and abused AWS and EC2 specifically and for me it is the best.

   👍 Pros:    Great documentation|Website structure visualization|You have control over everything|Flexibility

   👎 Cons:    Learning curve|A lot of dashboards for different things

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Amazon AWS mentions (443)

• How to Host an Express App on AWS EC2 with NGINX (Free Tier Guide)

  Sign in to your AWS account. If you’re new to AWS, you can sign up for the free tier to get started without any upfront cost. - Source: dev.to / 21 days ago

• Understanding AWS Regions and Availability Zones: A Guide for Beginners

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• AWS S3 Storage Classes Explained: Choosing the Right One

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• Deploy a Django Rest Api on AWS EC2 using Docker, NGINX, Gunicorn and GitHub Action.

  Let’s start by setting up an EC2 instance to deploy our application. To do this, and you’ll need to open an AWS account (if you don’t already have one). - Source: dev.to / 3 months ago

• AWS Solution Architect Job Description: Roles, Skills & Responsibilities (2025)

  The demand for cloud computing expertise continues to soar, and at the heart of many successful cloud implementations is the AWS Solution Architect. Amazon Web Services (AWS) dominates the cloud market, making professionals who can design, build, and manage solutions on its platform highly sought after. But what exactly does this role entail? Understanding the typical AWS Solution Architect job description is... - Source: dev.to / 20 days ago