Starting My First Web App with a Cloud-Based Approach

Hi everyone!

I’m Amelia Hebrew, exploring full-stack development alongside my MBA in Data Science. I’m planning to build a small web app where users can upload and share interactive data visualizations. While exploring options, I realized that integrating a cloud computing solution could really simplify the backend setup, especially with serverless platforms or managed container services. This approach seems ideal for balancing scalability, cost, and ease of learning, while allowing me to focus more on building features than managing infrastructure.

I’m also mindful of best practices for securing uploads and user data, particularly for a small-scale hobby project. I’d love to hear from anyone who’s launched similar apps or experimented with cloud architectures your insights would be incredibly helpful as I plan my first deployment.