AWS Cloud Development
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most widely adopted cloud platform, offering a vast range of services for computing, storage, databases, networking, machine learning, and more. It lets teams run infrastructure on demand without owning physical servers, paying only for what they use.
At a glance
- Created by
- Amazon
- First released
- 2006
- Language
- —
- Type
- Cloud platform
- License
- Proprietary
What is AWS?
AWS's breadth and maturity make it a default choice for startups and enterprises alike. From simple static hosting to global, highly-available architectures, its services cover almost any workload — though that same breadth means thoughtful architecture matters for cost and simplicity.
Why teams choose AWS
The broadest and deepest set of cloud services
Global infrastructure for low latency and high availability
Scales elastically from prototype to planet-scale
Mature security, compliance, and tooling
Pay-as-you-go with no upfront hardware
When to use AWS
- Hosting web and mobile app backends at any scale
- Products needing global reach and high availability
- Workloads with variable or growing demand
- Teams wanting the widest service catalog
Things to consider
- Its huge service catalog has a learning curve
- Costs need active management to avoid surprises
- Architecture choices strongly affect price and complexity
What we build with AWS
App hosting
Scalable compute and databases for web and mobile backends.
Serverless
Event-driven functions with Lambda that scale to zero.
Storage & CDN
Durable storage with S3 and global delivery via CloudFront.
AI & data
Managed machine learning, analytics, and data pipelines.
Products & companies built with AWS
AWS is trusted in production by well-known companies, including:
AWS works well with
AWS — frequently asked questions
What is AWS used for?
AWS is used to run cloud infrastructure — hosting applications, storing data, running databases, serverless functions, and machine learning — on demand, without owning physical servers, at any scale from prototype to global.
Is AWS good for startups?
Yes. AWS lets startups start small and pay only for what they use, then scale seamlessly as they grow. Free tiers and credits lower the barrier, and the same platform supports them from MVP to millions of users.
AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud — which is best?
All three are excellent. AWS has the broadest service catalog and largest market share, Azure integrates tightly with Microsoft tools, and Google Cloud is strong in data and AI. The best choice depends on your team's skills, existing tools, and specific needs.
What companies use AWS?
AWS runs infrastructure for Netflix, Airbnb, NASA, Coca-Cola, Samsung, and Slack, among millions of customers.
Related devops & cloud technologies
Building with AWS?
CodersArts Build ships production AWS projects on a fixed scope, price, and timeline — with full source-code ownership on handover.