Quick answer: To build real-world AWS projects, start with a clear use case, design the architecture, build it with core services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront), secure it with IAM, automate it with Terraform or CloudFormation, monitor it with CloudWatch and document it on GitHub. Five strong portfolio projects are listed below.
Table of contents
- Project 1: Static Website with S3 and CloudFront
- Project 2: Three-Tier Web Application
- Project 3: Serverless REST API
- Project 4: CI/CD Pipeline
- Project 5: Data and Monitoring Pipeline
- Best Practices for Every Project
- Frequently Asked Questions
- AWS Cloud training and internships in Mohali
Project 1: Static Website with S3 and CloudFront
Services: S3, CloudFront, Route 53, ACM.
What you learn: object storage, CDN caching, HTTPS and DNS. Host a portfolio or business site with a custom domain.
Project 2: Three-Tier Web Application
Services: VPC, public and private subnets, EC2 Auto Scaling, Application Load Balancer, RDS.
What you learn: network design, high availability and database security. Deploy a sample app across two availability zones.
Project 3: Serverless REST API
Services: Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Cognito.
What you learn: event-driven design, authentication and pay-per-use architecture. Build a to-do or booking API.
Project 4: CI/CD Pipeline
Services: CodePipeline or GitHub Actions, CodeBuild, ECR, ECS or EKS.
What you learn: automated testing, container images and zero-downtime deployments.
Project 5: Data and Monitoring Pipeline
Services: S3, Lambda, Athena or Glue, CloudWatch, SNS.
What you learn: processing log or sales data, querying it with SQL and alerting on anomalies.
Best Practices for Every Project
- Follow least-privilege IAM and never commit access keys to GitHub.
- Use infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
- Set budgets and billing alerts and clean up unused resources.
- Draw an architecture diagram and write a clear README.
- Explain trade-offs you made, which interviewers love to discuss.
Learn these hands-on in AWS training in Mohali.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many AWS projects do I need for a job?
Three to five well-documented projects that use different services are usually enough for entry-level roles.
Can I build AWS projects on the free tier?
Many projects fit within free-tier limits, but always set billing alerts and delete resources after practice.
Should I use Terraform or CloudFormation?
Both work. Terraform is popular because it supports multiple clouds.
Where should I showcase my AWS projects?
On GitHub with architecture diagrams, and on LinkedIn with short write-ups.
AWS Cloud Training and Internships in Mohali
If you want to learn AWS Cloud with hands-on practice, techcadd Mohali offers classroom training, project work and industrial training options for students, graduates and working professionals:
- AWS Cloud course in Mohali – syllabus, tools and projects
- 6-week industrial training in Mohali – for B.Tech, BCA, MCA and diploma students
- 6-month industrial training in Mohali – project-based training with a live project
- Internship programme in Mohali – eligibility and how to apply
Explore AWS Cloud Training at techcadd Mohali
View the AWS Cloud course syllabus or enquire about admissions at techcadd, Mohali. Our counsellors can help you choose between a short-term course, 6-week industrial training and 6-month industrial training based on your background.
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