AWS AppSync and CDK: Build Serverless GraphQL APIs

Modern application development requires scalable, flexible APIs that can query multiple data sources efficiently. Serverless GraphQL backend development is highly sought after, but configuring cloud infrastructure manually can be overwhelming. This text-based course guides you through building a fully managed, production-ready GraphQL API on AWS. You will transition from manual console configuration to writing clean, reusable Infrastructure as Code using TypeScript and AWS CDK. What you will learn: Understand foundational GraphQL concepts, schemas, queries, and mutations; Configure AWS AppSync to manage serverless GraphQL endpoints; Define cloud infrastructure programmatically using TypeScript and AWS CDK; Connect APIs to data sources like DynamoDB and Lambda functions; Apply modern security practices, including API keys and IAM authorization; Implement basic unit testing patterns for your CDK infrastructure. You will begin with core concepts of GraphQL and Infrastructure as Code before progressively assembling a complete backend architecture. Through clear written explanations and structured code snippets, you will gain hands-on familiarity with cloud deployment. This course is designed for developers new to AWS, cloud infrastructure, or GraphQL, with no prior cloud experience required. Start reading today to build and deploy your first serverless GraphQL API.