What is Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)?

Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) refers to a scalable and highly available cloud storage service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). S3 allows individuals and organizations to store and retrieve data, such as documents, images, videos, and application data, in the cloud. It offers features like object storage, data versioning, data durability, and data encryption. S3 is widely used for data backup, content delivery, data archiving, and as a foundation for building cloud-native applications.