AppSync Flashcards
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What is Appsync and what is it used for
A
AppSync is a managed service that uses GraphQL. GraphQL makes it easy for applications to get exactly the data they need. This includes combining data from one or more sources. NoSQL data stores, relational databases, HTTP APIs
2
Q
How does AppSync work?
A
It uses GraphQL to gather real time data from sources you want and feeds into your apps or dashboard. It can also connect to Cloudwatch for you to gather logs and metrics
3
Q
AppSync can integrate with Cognito, explain how it can leverage Cognito
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Appsync can perform authorization using Cognito, by seeing what group a user is in, it can specify the resolver in which the user can use to query information from the database
