AWS Project Ideas for Learning
By Karthick Selvam · Published
Hands-on AWS projects that build real skills.
Static website
Host a site on S3 with CloudFront and a custom domain.
Serverless API
Build an API with API Gateway, Lambda and DynamoDB.
Data lake
Land files in S3, catalogue with Glue and query with Athena.
Infrastructure as code
Recreate one of the above using Terraform or CloudFormation.
Cost awareness
Set budgets and alerts before you start, and clean up resources afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the free tier?
Many services have free tier allowances; check current limits to avoid unexpected bills.
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