
Amazon Location Service enables developers to build a serverless store finder web application that helps customers locate nearby retail stores using Maps, Places, and Routing APIs with two scalable patterns for small and large businesses.


<div><p>This article demonstrates building a serverless store finder website using Amazon Location Service, Maps, Places, and Routing APIs with AWS services.</p><ul><li>Two architectural patterns: Pattern 1 for <20 stores (DynamoDB), Pattern 2 for ≥20 stores (Aurora Serverless)</li><li>Frontend built with Vue.js 3, hosted on AWS Amplify Hosting</li><li>Backend uses API Gateway, Lambda functions, and Amazon Location Service</li><li>Customers search by current location or text input with geocoding</li><li>Matrix routing calculates realistic distances based on actual road networks</li><li>API Gateway caching reduces latency and costs for repeated queries</li><li>Amazon Cognito handles authentication with scoped IAM permissions</li><li>Solution includes GitHub repository with deployment templates and sample data</li></ul><p>This serverless solution enables retailers to build cost-effective store locators that help customers find nearest locations with accurate routing and opening hours information.</p></div>


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