Question 1

How to add a custom environment in Serverless Boilerplate?

Accepted Answer

Edit env.yml to define new environments beyond staging and production, then deploy using sls deploy -s <your-stage>. Ensure DynamoDB tables are configured accordingly.

Question 2

Can I replace DynamoDB with another database?

Accepted Answer

While possible, it requires significant refactoring as the boilerplate is optimized for DynamoDB integration, including local setup via sls dynamodb install. Other databases would need manual configuration.

Question 3

Serverless Boilerplate vs AWS SAM: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Serverless Boilerplate offers a pre-configured toolkit with Webpack and offline support, ideal for rapid starts. AWS SAM is more framework-agnostic and integrates natively with AWS, better for complex infrastructure as code.

Question 4

How to disable Prettier in this boilerplate?

Accepted Answer

Remove or modify the git hooks in package.json or delete .prettierrc, but this goes against the project's code quality focus. Alternatively, adjust .prettierrc for minimal formatting.

Question 5

What are the alternatives for AWS serverless starters?

Accepted Answer

Consider serverless framework templates, AWS SAM quick starts, or SST for more modern setups. Serverless Boilerplate stands out for its integrated tooling but may be less flexible.

Question 6

Is Handly middleware mandatory to use?

Accepted Answer

No, Handly is included but optional; you can write handlers without it by modifying the handler functions, though it simplifies common tasks like error handling.

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