Where to go from here

Using AWS CDK or other CDK alternatives effectively requires a deeper insight into architectural practices, AWS services, platforms such as Kubernetes, and the latest developments in the field. The coding examples and the architectural practices used in this book are just a starting point. There are teams hard at work building incredible things using the technology. Here are some starting points for you to expand your knowledge and remain up to date:

• We highly recommend you get at least one AWS certification, be it foundational, associate, or a higher level: https://aws.amazon.com/certification/

This will help you immensely with getting to know AWS’s services and cloud best practices.

• The AWS Well-Architected Framework is also an incredibly useful resource to learn about the fundamentals of a great cloud application: https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/well-architected

There is a serverless-focused article here: https://aws...