Project Title: Scalable Cloud-Based Application: Designing Applications with
AWS or Azure for Scalability.
Team Members:
1. NAME: MOHSEEN
CAN ID Number: CAN_33843101
2. NAME: KRISHNA DESHPANDE
CAN ID Number: CAN_33842047
3. NAME: SHAIKALTHAFRAJ
CAN ID Number: CAN_ 33449918
4. NAME: AMITH PAGE
CAN ID Number: CAN_ 33889416
“Institution Name: Sri M Visvesvaraya College of Engineering Raichur .
Phase 3: Implementation of Scalable Cloud-Based Application
Objective
The goal of Phase 3 is to implement the core components of the scalable
cloud-based application designed for seamless scalability using AWS or Azure.
This includes developing both front-end and back-end systems, integrating
cloud services, ensuring optimal performance, and conducting initial testing to
ensure scalability, availability, and seamless user experience.
1. Front-End Development
Overview
The front-end will serve as the user interface for browsing, interacting, and
utilizing cloud-based features. It will use React.js for a responsive and
dynamic user experience with a focus on smooth integration with the cloud
services.
Implementation
• UI Design:
Create reusable React components for the homepage, user dashboard, content browsing,
search bar, and settings.
• State Management:
Use Redux or Context API to manage application states, such as user preferences,
sessions, and cloud service interaction (e.g., file uploads, data retrieval).
• API Integration:
Integrate with AWS or Azure cloud APIs (e.g., S3 for storage, Lambda for serverless
functions, etc.) to fetch data and interact with cloud services.
• Real-Time Interaction:
Implement WebSocket or HTTP2 to support real-time communication with cloud
functions for tasks like live updates or notifications.
• Responsive Design:
Ensure the UI adapts to various devices using Bootstrap/Material-UI, ensuring a
consistent experience across platforms.
Outcome
By the end of Phase 3, users will be able to interact with cloud services
seamlessly, and the front-end will be fully responsive across devices, ensuring
a smooth user experience.
2. Back-End Development Overview
The back-end will manage cloud resources, authentication, and business
logic. It will leverage AWS or Azure services for hosting, APIs, and
scalable infrastructure to handle dynamic workloads.
Implementation
• RESTful APIs:
Develop API endpoints for user authentication, cloud service interactions (e.g.,
file uploads/downloads, data processing), and user management.
• Authentication:
Implement OAuth or AWS Cognito / Azure AD for secure user login and session
management.
• Cloud Services Integration:
Integrate various AWS (e.g., Lambda, S3, DynamoDB) or Azure services (e.g.,
Functions, Blob Storage, Cosmos DB) for scalable and efficient data
processing and storage.
• Serverless Architecture:
Implement serverless functions (AWS Lambda or Azure Functions) to handle dynamic
workloads with automatic scaling based on demand.
• Security:
Use IAM (Identity Access Management) policies for secure access to cloud
resources and apply HTTPS, CORS, and rate-limiting mechanisms to protect
the APIs.
Outcome
The back-end will handle secure and scalable interactions with cloud services,
ensuring smooth data flow, security, and optimal performance under varying
load conditions.
3. Database Design
Overview
The database will store application data in a cloud-based environment,
leveraging services like Amazon DynamoDB or Azure Cosmos DB for
scalability and high availability.
Implementation
• Schema Design:
Use MongoDB or NoSQL databases (DynamoDB/Cosmos DB) to define
schemas for users, data logs, and system-related metadata, with strong validation
rules.
•
Data Relationships:
Link data efficiently to ensure smooth access to user profiles, usage history,
and preferences with a focus on scalable relationships.
• Data Management:
Use cloud-managed services for auto-scaling and optimizing storage without
requiring manual intervention.
Outcome
By the end of Phase 3, the cloud database will be well-structured for
scalability, ensuring fast data retrieval and maintaining high availability.
4. Cloud-Based Service Integration
Overview
Integrating cloud-based services for scalable infrastructure, such as file
storage, real-time processing, and machine learning models.
Implementation
• Cloud Storage:
Integrate with AWS S3 or Azure Blob Storage for scalable and secure storage
of files and assets.
• Compute Services:
Use AWS Lambda or Azure Functions to handle serverless computing for
tasks like video processing, file conversion, or data analytics.
• CDN Integration:
Set up AWS CloudFront or Azure CDN for fast content delivery globally,
ensuring optimal performance even in high-demand situations.
Outcome
The application will be able to utilize cloud services to dynamically scale and
deliver content with low latency and high performance.
5. Security Implementation
Overview
Implement cloud-specific security measures to protect data, prevent
unauthorized access, and maintain system integrity.
Implementation
• Authentication:
•
Use OAuth, AWS Cognito, or Azure Active Directory for user authentication
and secure session management.
Data Encryption:
Ensure data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS, and encrypt sensitive data
at rest using cloud-native encryption services.
• Access Control:
Implement IAM roles and policies for controlled access to cloud resources
(e.g., S3, Lambda).
• API Security:
Apply API gateway services (AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management) to
handle rate limiting, authentication, and logging.
Outcome
The system will have secure access controls, encryption, and robust protection
mechanisms for sensitive data, preventing unauthorized access.
6. Testing and Feedback
Overview
Conduct thorough testing to ensure scalability, reliability, and seamless user
experience in a cloud environment.
Implementation
• Unit Testing:
Use Jest or Mocha for front-end and back-end component testing.
• Integration Testing:
Test the communication between front-end, back-end, and cloud services (e.g.,
data transfer between S3 and serverless functions).
• Performance Testing:
Use tools like AWS CloudWatch or Azure Monitor to simulate heavy loads
and test scalability.
• User Feedback:
Collect feedback from users during testing to identify pain points and areas for
improvement.
•
Outcome
Testing will validate the scalability and performance of the cloud-based
application, ensuring that it functions reliably under varying loads.
Challenges and Solutions
Cloud Scalability:
Challenge: Ensuring the application scales efficiently with varying workloads.
Solution: Utilize auto-scaling groups, serverless functions, and managed
databases to handle increased traffic without manual intervention.
• Security:
Challenge: Securing user data and preventing unauthorized access to cloud
resources.
Solution: Apply strict IAM roles, encryption protocols, and token-based
authentication to ensure data protection.
• Data Consistency:
Challenge: Maintaining consistency across distributed cloud services.
Solution: Use cloud-native tools like DynamoDB or Cosmos DB, which
provide strong consistency and fault tolerance.
Outcomes of Phase 3
• Front-End: Fully functional UI integrated with cloud services for interaction.
• Back-End: Scalable APIs for secure authentication, cloud service
management, and user data handling.
• Database: A cloud-based database capable of auto-scaling and optimized for
high availability.
• Cloud Services: Integration with AWS or Azure services for seamless content
management, computation, and delivery.
• Security: Implementation of secure authentication and cloud-native protection
for user data.
• Feedback: Gathering insights from test users for improvements.
Next Steps for Phase 4
•
• Optimize Scalability: Enhance performance with advanced cloud-native
technologies such as containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Improve Security: Integrate advanced security solutions, including DDoS
protection and sophisticated encryption mechanisms.
• Enhance Features: Add additional cloud services such as AI/ML-powered
recommendations for personalized user experiences.
Screenshots of Code and Progress
Front-End Development with React.js:
Back-End Development with Node.js and Express:
Integration with AWS S3 (Example for File Upload):
Progress Milestones:
• Week 1-2: Set up AWS Lambda functions and API Gateway.
• Week 3-4: Implement user authentication using AWS Cognito.
• Week 5-6: Integrate S3 for file storage and DynamoDB for data management.
• Week 7-8: Apply security measures such as IAM roles and HTTPS.
. Database Design
Objective: Design a scalable database using AWS services to store application data.
Implementation Steps:
• Schema Design: Use NoSQL databases like DynamoDB to define schemas for users,
data logs, and system-related metadata, with strong validation rules.
• Data Relationships: Link data efficiently to ensure smooth access to user profiles, usage
history, and preferences with a focus on scalable relationships.
• Data Management: Use cloud-managed services for auto-scaling and optimizing storage
without requiring manual intervention.
