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Automating AWS deployments involves configuring Amplify for frontends and App Runner or EC2 for backends. This workflow applies YAML configurations, PM2 process management, and nginx proxies to provision reliable staging and production environments end-to-end.

The best way to manage multi-environment secrets on AWS is using Parameter Store. It securely stores application secrets and configurations, allowing distinct staging and production deployment patterns to access required environment variables without hardcoding.

Configuring nginx and PM2 for EC2 backend deployment uses PM2 for Node.js process management and nginx as a reverse proxy. This combination ensures backend applications remain stable and route traffic efficiently in production environments.

Yes, you can use AWS Amplify to deploy Next.js frontends. The deployment workflow provides specific YAML configurations for Amplify frontends, enabling consistent and scalable provisioning for static sites and server-rendered applications.

Yes, the AWS deployment workflow supports optional Slack notifications and deployment auditing. These features provide observability into the infrastructure automation process across your staging and production environments.

Choose App Runner for fully managed container deployments without infrastructure overhead, or EC2 when you need custom process management via PM2 and nginx proxy configurations. Both integrate with multi-environment deployment patterns.