The AWS Unity SDK provides functionality for four main services:
- Amazon Cognito
- Amazon S3
- DynamoDB
- Amazon Mobile Analytics
Key Purposes
- Authenticate users for services.
- Store player and game data securely.
- Save and manage objects in the cloud.
Service Details
Amazon Cognito
- Purpose: Store app configurations and game states in the cloud without requiring a backend server.
- Key Features:
- Manages mobile credentials for consistent app experiences across devices.
- Eliminates hardcoding credentials, aligning with security best practices.
- Supports guest state storage, enabling functionality even without user sign-in.
- Offline Functionality: Operates as a client-side library for state management.
- Syncs with AWS cloud when connected using the synchronization API.
- Data Format: Key-Value style storage.
Amazon S3
- Purpose: Manage static data and host resources.
- Use Cases:
- User profile photos.
- CDN (Content Delivery Network) resources.
- Streaming downloadable content.
DynamoDB
- Purpose: Provide CRUD operations for structured data directly within Unity.
- Key Features:
- Offers fine-grained data representation (schema, query support).
- Complements Cognito by allowing detailed data manipulation.
Amazon Mobile Analytics
- Purpose: Collect and analyze mobile app usage data efficiently.
- Features:
- Displays event data on the dashboard within 60 minutes of receipt.
- Supports exporting data for direct SQL queries and in-depth analysis.
- Provides behavioral analytics based on segments like:
- Location, language, app/platform version, device manufacturer/model.
- Tracks users by device and account.
- Offline Support: Caches data locally and uploads it when a network connection is available.
Notable Characteristics
Amazon Cognito:
- Simplifies backend setup for state management and configuration storage.
- Ensures secure, flexible credential management.
Amazon S3:
- Scales for hosting static resources and managing assets effectively.
DynamoDB:
- Adds schema flexibility and advanced querying capabilities.
Amazon Mobile Analytics:
- Provides actionable insights with real-time analytics.
- Allows exporting and owning the data for further analysis.
These tools empower Unity developers to build scalable, secure, and data-driven applications without the need for extensive backend infrastructure.