The most valuable features of the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) are its speed and ease of deployment. We can quickly deploy infrastructure by writing code.
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The most valuable features of the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) are its speed and ease of deployment. We can quickly deploy infrastructure by writing code.
At the beginning, there were some issues regarding different plugins.
We have been using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) for 6-8 months.
It is a stable product. We've transitioned from using tools like Terraform and found AWS CDK quite useful, particularly in managing cloud permissions and infrastructure.
The initial setup process was easy. All that was required was to install the NPM packet for AWS CDK, and after that, it was ready to be used.
If you're considering using CDK, it's advisable to familiarize yourself with programming languages such as Python. It operates effectively with active vendor licenses.
I rate it a seven out of ten.
My primary use case involves developing backup and front desk applications within my environment. I rely on the product for infrastructure as code, utilizing its capabilities to build the complete infrastructure for DLP applications.
They could allow combining multiple languages, such as JavaScript and Python for the platform. At present, we can use only one language.
There could be a possibility of building infrastructure offline, in a Docker instance, for debugging and testing purposes. At present, it takes two minutes to complete the deployment. However, it takes a lot of time to repeat the process in case of any mistakes or errors. Thus, it would be easier to test the code offline.
We encountered a limitation with the WebSocket API in AWS, specifically regarding the absence of binary coding. It consumes a lot of bandwidth while transforming binary data to base64.
We have been using AWS CDK for one year.
It is a stable platform. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.
We refer to the technical support articles online. They could provide an enhanced documentation.
The initial setup requires prior experience working with it. I rate the process a five out of ten.
AWS CDK has notably streamlined the deployment process compared to other methods, primarily by defining cloud infrastructure as code. However, I have encountered challenges integrating CDK with GitLab for a complete CI/CD pipeline. Currently, manual deployment is required, which diminishes the automated efficiency.
We don't have to create texts manually using AWS CDK. We can use the construct feature to create texts online but cannot remove certain items from the stack.
We can build multiple stacks simultaneously. It allows us to ensure we do not provide unnecessary permission to certain services. Additionally, deploying for free or within a cost-effective range is particularly beneficial for small companies. However, we have to pay for other services, such as routers, which are more expensive than MongoDB. It costs more for smaller applications with less traffic.
I rate it a seven out of ten.
