AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK)
AWS CDK is an open-source infrastructure as code framework that lets developers define cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages and deploy it through AWS CloudFormation.
Available Pages
AWS CDK Overview: Modern Infrastructure as Code for AWS
Explore AWS CDK: what it is, its benefits over CloudFormation, and real-world insights from three years in production. Learn why CDK is the future of AWS infrastructure as code.
AWS CDK Production Horror Stories: CloudFormation Deployment Nightmares
Explore real AWS CDK production deployment horror stories, from CloudFormation failures to stuck stacks. Learn about critical fixes and 'nuclear options' when things go wrong.
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