AWS Domain Setup and S3 Static Hosting for Front-End Developers

Getting your front-end projects online shouldn't require a dedicated DevOps team. As a front-end developer, mastering the fundamentals of cloud hosting empowers you to deploy, manage, and scale your applications independently. This text-based course guides you through the process of setting up custom domains and hosting static websites using AWS. You will transition from local development to launching live, secure websites using industry-standard cloud infrastructure. What you'll learn: Understand core DNS concepts and how Route 53 manages domain registration and routing; Configure S3 buckets for secure, high-performance static website hosting; Connect custom domains to your storage buckets using Route 53 record sets; Implement modern security standards by routing traffic through CloudFront for HTTPS; Apply least-privilege IAM policies to safely manage your AWS resources. You will start with foundational cloud and networking concepts before moving step-by-step through configuring S3, registering domains, and establishing secure connections. This course is designed specifically for front-end developers and web designers who are new to AWS and want a straightforward, text-guided path to deployment. Start building your cloud deployment skills today.