Summary
In this chapter, you learned what it means to architect on AWS. It’s not only about deploying AWS services but also about gathering different types of requirements, contrasting those to known patterns and reference architectures, choosing different services, and documenting it all.
You also explored the various methods and tools available for deploying and interacting with AWS services after you have your design. The AWS Console provides a user-friendly graphical interface, while the AWS CLI and SDKs enable programmatic access and automation. Additionally, you were exposed to various IaC techniques such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS CDK, which allow you to define and manage your AWS infrastructure using code.
By understanding these different approaches, you can choose the most appropriate method based on your requirements and skill level, as well as the complexity of your AWS deployments. Whether you prefer a visual interface, command-line tools, programmatic...
