About AWS Static Site Template
This template provides a modern, production-ready foundation for deploying static websites using AWS's powerful and cost-effective infrastructure services.
Architecture Overview
Our architecture leverages the following AWS services to create a scalable, secure, and performant static site hosting solution:
- Amazon S3 - Reliable and cost-effective static website hosting
- Amazon CloudFront - Global CDN for fast content delivery
- AWS Certificate Manager - Free SSL certificates for HTTPS
- Route 53 - DNS management and domain routing
- AWS CDK - Infrastructure as Code for reproducible deployments
Technology Stack
The frontend is built with modern web technologies optimized for performance:
- React 18 - Modern UI library with hooks and concurrent features
- TypeScript - Type safety and better developer experience
- Vite - Fast build tool with HMR for development
- Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
- React Router - Client-side routing for single-page applications
Key Features
Performance Optimized
Built for Core Web Vitals compliance with optimized bundles, image loading, and global CDN delivery.
Security First
HTTPS by default, security headers, private S3 buckets, and no exposed credentials.
Cost Effective
Leverages AWS free tier and pay-per-use pricing. Most small sites cost under $5/month.
Developer Friendly
Docker for local development, GitHub Actions for CI/CD, and comprehensive documentation.
Getting Started
Ready to deploy your own static site? Check out our comprehensive guide that walks you through setup, customization, and deployment.
💡 Pro Tip
This template is designed for static sites, but you can easily extend it with serverless functions using AWS Lambda for dynamic functionality.