What is @aws-amplify/cli?
@aws-amplify/cli is a command-line toolchain for simplifying the process of setting up and managing AWS cloud services for web and mobile applications. It allows developers to configure and deploy various AWS services such as authentication, APIs, storage, and hosting with ease.
What are @aws-amplify/cli's main functionalities?
Authentication
This command sets up authentication for your application using Amazon Cognito. It guides you through a series of prompts to configure user sign-up, sign-in, and multi-factor authentication.
amplify add auth
API (GraphQL)
This command helps you create a GraphQL API with AWS AppSync. It allows you to define your data model and automatically generates the necessary resolvers and schema.
amplify add api
Storage
This command configures storage options for your application using Amazon S3. It allows you to set up file storage and retrieval capabilities.
amplify add storage
Hosting
This command sets up hosting for your web application using AWS Amplify Console. It provides options for continuous deployment and custom domain setup.
amplify add hosting
Analytics
This command integrates analytics into your application using Amazon Pinpoint. It allows you to track user behavior and engagement metrics.
amplify add analytics
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