Introduction
Managing cloud infrastructure has evolved with tools like Terraform and the AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK) leading the way. Terraform has been a trusted ally for many, helping to set up and manage infrastructure smoothly. But now, AWS CDK is stepping up, promising more features and easier ways to handle AWS services.
If you are a cloud architect or an IT professional familiar with Terraform and curious about what AWS CDK offers, you’re in the right place. In this article, I will share my personal experience based on a real project and walk you through a shift from Terraform to AWS CDK, a move many are considering due to AWS CDK’s flexibility and straightforward approach to managing AWS services.
Although no deep knowledge of Terraform and AWS CDK is required to read this article, at least some fundamental knowledge of the mentioned tools will make understanding much easier.