SimonHoiberg/saas-template

Template Type and Positioning

Target Market & Pricing

• Free and open-source template[1]
• Targeted at developers building SaaS applications on AWS infrastructure[1]
• Suitable for startups and developers looking to quickly launch AWS-based SaaS products[1]

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React/NextJS, Apollo Client, Chakra UI[1][4]
• Backend: AWS Services (DynamoDB, AppSync, Cognito)[1]
• Infrastructure: Pulumi for IaC, GitHub Actions for CI/CD[1]

Key Features

Core Infrastructure

• DynamoDB for database storage[1]
• AppSync for GraphQL API implementation[1]
• Cognito for user authentication[1]
• Lambda functions for backend processing[1]

Architecture Components

• Pre-configured AWS resources including:
  • DynamoDB table for users
  • Cognito user and identity pools
  • AppSync GraphQL API
  • Lambda functions for post-confirmation and resolvers[1]

Development Experience

Setup Process

• Detailed step-by-step setup instructions[1]
• Requires AWS and Pulumi accounts[1]
• Clear documentation for both backend and frontend setup[1]

Workflow

# Backend setup
cd back-end
npm install
pulumi up
 
# Frontend setup
cd front-end
npm install
amplify init

Environment Configuration

• Supports multiple environments (dev/prod)[1]
• Configurable through environment variables[1]
• Flexible region configuration[1]

Business Features

User Management

• Built-in authentication flows[1]
• User signup and signin pages[1]
• Post-confirmation Lambda triggers[1]

Deployment

• Continuous deployment through Amplify Console[1]
• Automated hosting setup[1]
• Environment variable management[1]

Maintenance and Support

Infrastructure Management

• Infrastructure as Code through Pulumi[1]
• Automated deployments via GitHub Actions[1]
• AWS Amplify for frontend hosting and management[1]

Documentation

• Comprehensive setup documentation[1]
• Clear infrastructure explanation[1]
• Step-by-step deployment guides[1]

Advantages

1. AWS Integration: Deep integration with AWS services makes it ideal for teams committed to the AWS ecosystem[1]

2. Infrastructure as Code: Pulumi implementation ensures reproducible deployments and infrastructure management[1]

3. Modern Frontend: Uses popular frameworks like React and Chakra UI for a modern development experience[1][4]

4. Scalability: Built on serverless AWS services, allowing for automatic scaling[1]

5. Development Speed: Pre-configured infrastructure and authentication flows accelerate development[1]

This template is particularly well-suited for developers who:

• Are building on AWS infrastructure
• Need GraphQL API capabilities
• Want serverless architecture
• Require robust authentication
• Prefer Infrastructure as Code approaches

The template provides a solid foundation for AWS-based SaaS applications while maintaining flexibility for customization and scaling[1].