How to make microservice on AWS with nuxt?
I have a nuxt project consisting both frontend and backend api. using mongodb as a database. currently deployed on vercel. my friend who experienced in AWS, just join team and I want to migrate to use AWS. He offered me that we should separate the code into frontend and backend distinguishly. So we're finding the solution that does not break our code much now because we're continously implementing new feature.
- How to make microservice on AWS with nuxt?
- Should I go without microservice? or any consideration before moving to microservice? (I don't see the urgency for now)
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Based on the knowledge sources provided, I can offer some guidance on deploying Nuxt applications on AWS and considering microservice architecture.
Deploying Nuxt on AWS
When deploying Nuxt applications on AWS, you have several options depending on your architecture needs:
Current Setup Analysis
Your current setup combines frontend and backend in a single Nuxt application using MongoDB, deployed on Vercel. This is a common approach with Nuxt, which supports full-stack development through its server directory structure.
AWS Deployment Options
1. AWS Amplify: You can deploy your Nuxt application on AWS Amplify, but you need to be careful about the platform configuration. As mentioned in one knowledge source, if you're switching between SSR and static generation, you might encounter issues:
This command helps when switching from SSR to static site generation Stack Overflow.
2. Serverless Approach: You can deploy Nuxt on AWS Lambda, but you need to consider that "in serverless environments, each user request triggers a fresh instance of your Nuxt server" which means you can't store data in server memory or use file-based databases Nuxt Content Docs.
Microservice Considerations
Regarding splitting your application into microservices:
1. Separation of Concerns: One approach is to separate your Nuxt application into distinct frontend and backend services:
- Frontend: The Nuxt application handling UI rendering
- Backend: A dedicated API service
2. API Implementation Options:
- You can use Nuxt's built-in server capabilities for your API
- Or create a completely separate backend service
As one commenter noted in a GitHub issue: "Nuxt (and JamStack generally) can be confusing because there are (or can be) two distinct servers. One is the server that publishes your application... The other is the server that publishes the services behind your application" GitHub Issue.
Should You Use Microservices?
If you don't see an urgent need for microservices, you might consider these points:
1. Development Complexity: Microservices add complexity to your development workflow and deployment pipeline.
2. Current Nuxt Architecture: Nuxt already provides a clean separation between frontend and backend through its directory structure:
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pages/ for frontend routes
- server/api/ for backend API endpoints
3. Gradual Migration: You could start with a "monolithic" deployment on AWS and gradually extract services as needed.
4. Deployment Options: Consider using AWS services that align with Nuxt's architecture:
- AWS Amplify for the frontend
- AWS Lambda or ECS for backend services
- Amazon DocumentDB (MongoDB compatible) for your database
Recommendation
Since you mentioned you're continuously implementing new features and don't see an urgent need for microservices, consider:
1. First migrating your existing Nuxt application to AWS as-is (using Amplify or other AWS services)
2. Implementing proper separation within your codebase (clearly defined API boundaries)
3. Later extracting microservices when specific needs arise
This approach would minimize disruption to your development workflow while setting you up for future architectural changes.
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