Build Your Own Cloud Drive: A Hands-On AWS Workshop

In this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to build a simple Photo and Document Storage Web App using AWS cloud services : no servers management required!
We’ll walk through how to host a basic front-end, securely upload files, and store them in the cloud using AWS Amplify, Amazon S3, and Amazon Cognito.
By the end of the session, you’ll have your own working “mini Google Drive” hosted entirely on AWS, and a solid understanding of how modern cloud apps manage file storage, access control, and scalability, all without worrying about infrastructure.

## Target Audience:

• Beginners exploring cloud app development
• Users interested in low-code AWS tools
• Students or professionals learning AWS serverless architecture

No prior coding experience required.

## Session Objectives:

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the basics of AWS Amplify, S3, and Cognito.
2. Deploy a simple front-end using AWS Amplify.
3. Set up an Amazon S3 bucket for secure file storage.
4. Configure authentication using Amazon Cognito.
5. Upload and retrieve files through the web interface.