Gatsby Auth Starter AWS Amplify

Abstract

1. Introduction

Starter Project with Authentication with Gatsby & AWS Amplify

2. Objective

Starter Project with Authentication with Gatsby & AWS Amplify

This project demonstrates how JavaScript, AWS, Serverless can be applied to a real-world Blockchain & Cloud Computing problem.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Node.js (LTS) and npm
• A modern web browser
• VS Code or any code editor
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/dabit3/gatsby-auth-starter-aws-amplify.git
cd gatsby-auth-starter-aws-amplify

1. Create the project
2. Change into the new directory
3. Install dependencies
4. Install & configure the AWS Amplify CLI.
5. Create a new AWS Amplify Project
6. Enter a name for the project YOURPROJECTNAME
7. Enter a name for the environment master
8. Choose your default editor: Visual Studio Code (or your editor of choice)

gatsby new gatsby-amplify-auth https://github.com/dabit3/gatsby-auth-starter-aws-amplify

cd gatsby-amplify-auth

yarn
# or
npm install

npm install -g @aws-amplify/cli

amplify configure

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
• Deploy to a public test network or cloud free tier
• Add monitoring and cost alerts

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Why does this problem need a blockchain or cloud-native design?
2. Explain the smart contract / infrastructure components and how they interact.
3. How are gas costs or cloud costs kept under control?
4. How is the system secured (keys, IAM, access control)?
5. How would the solution scale to many more users?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by dabit3 and published on GitHub under the MIT License. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.