Backenderer
A lightweight, plug-and-play deployment system for backend apps. Deploy to your own AWS account in minutes without managing servers.
Backenderer
Overview
Backenderer is a decentralized backend deploy kit for students and hobbyists. It uses a stateless, config-driven approach to deploy applications to AWS EC2 instances with Nginx reverse proxies. It prioritizes security with OIDC for GitHub Actions and SSM for management, eliminating the need for SSH keys.
Key Features
- Stateless Template: Safe to fork and reuse
- Terraform-based Infra: Automated EC2 + Docker + Nginx setup
- Secure by Default: OIDC roles, no SSH access required
- Config-driven Deploys: Simple YAML configuration
- Multi-app Hosting: Dynamic registration with Nginx routing
Tools & Technologies
Terraform
AWS (EC2, SSM, IAM)
Docker
Nginx
GitHub Actions