What's included

• Requirements & Specification Document:

  Detailed business requirements. Technical specifications including API endpoints, data structures, database schema, etc.

• Development Environment Setup:

  AWS account setup and configuration. .NET Core or .NET 7 (or latest) setup and integration. Setup of the development, staging, and production environments.

• Database Design & Implementation:

  Database schema and tables (using AWS RDS with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or any other compatible DB). Entity Framework migrations or other ORM scripts. Stored procedures, functions, and triggers if necessary.

• API Development

  RESTful API endpoints for CRUD operations and any other business-specific actions. Authentication and Authorization mechanisms (possibly using AWS Cognito or JWTs). API documentation (using tools like Swagger).

• Integration with AWS Services:

  Incorporation of necessary AWS SDKs. Implementing AWS services like Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, etc., based on the application needs. AWS Lambda functions (if serverless architecture components are required). Proper logging and monitoring using AWS CloudWatch.

• Testing

  Unit Tests using frameworks like xUnit. Integration tests. Performance and Load tests.

• Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD) Pipeline:

  Set up a CI/CD pipeline using AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, and AWS CodeDeploy. Automated test execution as part of the pipeline.

• Security Measure:

  Secure API endpoints using HTTPS. Implementation of AWS security best practices. Proper IAM roles and permissions. Data encryption at rest and in transit.

• Error Handling and Logging:

  Centralized logging mechanism, possibly with AWS CloudWatch or third-party services. Proper error messages and status codes for API responses.

• Documentation:

  Code documentation. Deployment and environment setup guides. End-user documentation (if necessary). API usage documentation.

• Post-deployment & Monitoring Tools

  Setup monitoring and alerting using services like AWS CloudWatch. Implement Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools if needed.

• Backup & Disaster Recovery Plan:

  Regular backups (using AWS Backup or manual mechanisms). Disaster recovery strategy and documentation.