Step-by-step setup of a development environment tailored for AWS CDK
Hands-on projects including REST API, S3 thumbnail creation, and email notification services
Explore key concepts like constructs, stacks, and environment variables

Description

In this course, you will embark on a journey to master the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), a powerful tool that allows you to define cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages. Beginning with an introduction to AWS CDK and its benefits, you’ll set up a development environment, including AWS CLI, Node.js, and VS Code. You’ll then dive into the core concepts of CDK, exploring constructs, stacks, and the powerful construct library that simplifies cloud development. The course transitions into hands-on projects that simulate real-world scenarios. You’ll start by building a REST API backed by DynamoDB, where you will implement CRUD operations and manage serverless permissions. The projects escalate in complexity as you create a thumbnail generation service using S3 and Lambda, automate scheduled events, and deploy EC2 instances. Each project is designed to reinforce your understanding and equip you with the skills to tackle complex cloud challenges confidently. By the end of this course, you’ll be adept at utilizing AWS CDK to architect, deploy, and manage scalable cloud solutions. Whether you're developing RESTful services, automating workflows, or building serverless applications, this course provides the tools and knowledge needed to become a proficient cloud architect using AWS CDK.

Who is this book for?

This course is ideal for cloud developers, DevOps engineers, and software architects looking to leverage AWS CDK for infrastructure as code. A basic understanding of AWS services and programming experience, preferably in TypeScript or Python, is recommended.