93. CDK Patterns - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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In today's episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of CDK Patterns - those ingenious building blocks that can transform your cloud journey. We uncover what CDK Patterns are, where to find them, and why you'll want to use them! With CDK's object-oriented abstraction, L2 and L3 Constructs bring a whole new level of convenience. We'll explore where to find these powerful patterns, from the ones baked right into CDK to the inspiring examples showcased by community websites such as cdkpatterns.com. Why bother with CDK Patterns and L3 Constructs? Well, imagine encapsulating best practices, avoiding tedious configuration repetition, and ensuring a consistent approach across your services. That's just the tip of the iceberg! Of course, we'll be candid about the challenges you might encounter, like versioning and resource oversight. Fear not! We'll share practical tips to address these hurdles, including automated testing and vigilant monitoring using CDK diff functionality. And wait, there's more! We'll reveal some exciting alternatives to CDK Patterns, giving you a broader perspective on reusable modules for your cloud adventures. 💰 SPONSORS 💰 fourTheorem is the company that makes AWS Bites possible. If you are looking for a partner to accompany you on your cloud journey, check them out at ⁠⁠⁠fourtheorem.com⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

AWS Solution Constructs: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/solutions/latest/constructs/welcome.html
CDK Patterns: https://cdkpatterns.com/
AWS Cloudformation Templates: https://github.com/widdix/aws-cf-templates
Terraform AWS Modules: https://github.com/terraform-aws-modules

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