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You’ve probably seen it everywhere—developers jumping head-first into the latest programming trend, riding the hype wave of vibe coding, or switching to a new language that’s suddenly hot again. And honestly, there’s nothing wrong with that. Innovation is what keeps our industry fun. But in all that excitement, it’s easy to forget the foundation: solid, repeatable software development practices.

The ability to receive, process, and send emails based on user input is a cornerstone of many web applications. From “Contact Us” forms to feedback tools, these seemingly simple features provide a direct line of communication between businesses and their users. But building them can quickly become a tangle of backend logic, infrastructure management, and scaling concerns.

Enter Dynamic Email SES, a serverless solution I’ve built to simplify this process. In this post, I’ll walk you through the thinking behind the project, the architecture, and how it works—all while keeping it approachable for developers of any level.

Day 4 of AWS re:Invent brought Werner Vogels to the stage for his legendary keynote. Known for blending wit with deep technical insight, Werner once again proved why he’s such an integral part of re:Invent. This year’s keynote was themed “Simplexity,” a concept exploring the interplay of simplicity and complexity in distributed systems, all while staying true to Werner’s mission to inspire and educate.

Day 3 of re:Invent 2024 was monumental. Swami Sivasubramanian took the stage with humor, insight, and a sweeping vision of the future. Packed with announcements and customer stories, his keynote underscored how AWS is shaping the future of AI, data, and education.

For me, this was a day like no other. I kicked it off with a breakfast of waffles and coffee, while Swami set the tone for innovation with his keynote. My afternoon was consumed with preparing for my first-ever re:Invent talk at 4:30 PM—a surreal experience that I’ll never forget.

Day 2 of AWS re:Invent 2024 turned out to be a rollercoaster of announcements, personal moments, and an undeniable energy that reverberated through the Venetian and beyond. Between keynote reveals, customer stories, and spontaneous connections, it’s a reminder of why re:Invent remains the ultimate learning conference.

Day 1 of AWS re:Invent 2024 has officially kicked off, and the scale of this year’s event is awe-inspiring. Monday was packed with sessions, networking opportunities, community recognition, and some exciting new service releases. Andy Jassy opened the day with reflections on AWS’s journey to creating re:Invent, setting the stage for a day filled with energy and innovation. Later, Peter Desantis took us on a deep dive into the future of compute, AI, and networking in his “keynote eve.”

It’s Sunday, December 1st, and I’ve officially been in Las Vegas for just 24 hours. It’s AWS re:Invent week—a time for innovation, community, and the kind of energy that can only come from thousands of cloud enthusiasts gathering in one place.

It’s that time of year again, the turkey has been pardoned, people are gathering, not only around a family feast for thanks giving, but also preparing to descend up the Mojave desert. This can mean only one thing! Increased sales in chapstick and pre:Invent is upon us. This annual prelude to AWS re:Invent has become synonymous with an avalanche of announcements, features, and updates that leave us equal parts excited and scrambling to catch up. If you thought last year’s pre:Invent was jam-packed, 2024 has dialed it up several notches. So, grab your coffee (or energy drink) and let’s dive into what pre:Invent 2024 has brought to the table.

And just like that, 2024 comes to a close. What a year it’s been for the AWS User Group Brisbane, one of the most incredible years yet. I know, I say this every year, but there’s a reason for that. Every single year gets better than the last. This year wasn’t just about events and talks (though there were plenty of those), it was about people, our growing community, our dedicated organisers, and every single person who turned up, contributed, or carried a pizza box up 30 floors. Let’s take a moment to reflect on what made 2024 so special.

In the first part of this series, we looked at how AWS Marketplace has become a cornerstone for SaaS vendors reaching cloud-first customers worldwide. Recognized as a leader in the Forrester New Wave™: SaaS Marketplaces report, multiple years running, AWS Marketplace has established itself as the go-to platform for vendors, offering a powerful, streamlined way to reach new audiences and simplify transactions. In this post, we’ll go deeper into the specific tools and support AWS Marketplace offers SaaS vendors, from flexible billing options to seamless deployment, all designed to make growth simpler and faster.