Launch Your First Website: Static Web Development with Amazon S3 and CloudFront

The event is open to the public and welcomes all interested members of the AWS Student Builder Group at BulSU CICT for Academic Year 2026–2027.

Slots will be allotted on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS.

The submission process and deadline for parental consent forms will be announced to selected attendees. Failure to submit the required form will invalidate the registration.
The workshop is tentatively scheduled for October 24.

No excuse letters will be provided, so only students whose classes will not be affected by the workshop should join.

Target participants include students who:

Are interested in learning the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Are curious about how static websites are stored and deployed using Amazon S3
Want to understand how to deliver web applications securely and globally using Amazon CloudFront
Have little to no prior experience in web development

To ensure a smooth hands-on learning experience, participants are required to prepare the following before attending the workshop:

1. Hardware

A laptop with at least 4 GB of RAM
At least 500 MB of available storage
Participants who are unable to bring their own laptop may use the designated computers available at the venue. They are expected to use the computers responsibly and exercise due care to avoid damaging the equipment.

2. Software

Any modern web browser installed, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or an equivalent
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) or another text editor installed

3. Account

AWS accounts will be provided.

4. Internet Connection

Participants are encouraged to bring mobile data as a backup in case of connectivity issues at the venue.

At the end of the workshop, participants are expected to:

1. Understand the Fundamentals of Static Web Development

Learn the core concepts of static web development and the roles of HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript in creating a website.

2. Develop a Simple Portfolio Website

Build a simple portfolio website by applying fundamental web development concepts through a hands-on demonstration.

3. Understand Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

Learn the core concepts of Amazon S3 and how it can be used to host static websites.

4. Deploy a Static Website on Amazon S3

Learn how to set up and configure Amazon S3 to publish a website and make it accessible on the internet.

5. Secure and Optimize the Static Website with Amazon CloudFront

Learn about Amazon CloudFront and how it can enable HTTPS, improve website performance through caching, and securely deliver content hosted on Amazon S3.