Cloud Infrastructure

A platform-engineer read of what a Bedrock Knowledge Base actually is, which data sources and vector stores are first-class, and why the console default rarely fits a small corpus.

A CDK guide for deploying a minimal Strands agent on AgentCore Runtime — parameterized stack, arm64 build, deploy and invoke, and the IAM and Marketplace prerequisites you need before the first call.

A practical guide to designing and implementing AWS Control Tower multi-account strategy covering OU structure, SCPs, RCPs, Account Factory for Terraform, IAM Identity Center, and centralized security architecture.

Technical implementation guide for running Bun and Deno on AWS Lambda using custom runtimes, with real performance benchmarks, cost analysis, and production deployment patterns.

A comprehensive technical guide to choosing and implementing AWS edge computing solutions for global applications with practical examples and cost optimization strategies.

A comprehensive technical guide to Amazon Cognito's advanced features including custom authentication flows, federation patterns, multi-tenancy architectures, migration strategies, and production-grade security implementation.

A comprehensive technical guide comparing AWS Secrets Manager and Systems Manager Parameter Store, demonstrating when to use each service with real-world implementation patterns.

A comprehensive guide to implementing caching strategies across multiple tiers, from in-memory application caches to distributed Redis clusters and CDN edge caching. Learn when to use cache-aside vs write-through patterns, how to choose between ElastiCache and MemoryDB, and how to prevent cache stampede in production.

A comprehensive guide to reducing AWS costs by 40-70% through systematic optimization using native AWS services, automation, and proven implementation patterns.

A comprehensive guide to building scalable real-time APIs with AWS AppSync, covering JavaScript resolvers, subscription filtering, caching strategies, and infrastructure as code patterns.

A practical guide to building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) using golden paths, self-service infrastructure, and product thinking. Covers Backstage, Port, AWS services, metrics beyond DORA, and common pitfalls.

Learn how to implement secure cross-account event distribution using Amazon SNS and SQS. Covers IAM policies, KMS encryption, AWS CDK implementation, and common pitfalls from real-world deployments.

Token-based pricing creates unique cost challenges for production LLM applications. Learn systematic optimization strategies including prompt caching, model routing, and token budgets to reduce costs by 60-80% without sacrificing quality.

Learn how to build a comprehensive testing strategy for AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Step Functions with practical patterns for fast feedback and production reliability.

Stop choosing based on features; choose based on your communication pattern. A practical guide to selecting between SQS, SNS, and EventBridge with working CDK examples and cost analysis.

Master AWS Step Functions for production-ready serverless workflows. Learn Standard vs Express workflows, Distributed Map processing, error handling patterns, callback integration, and cost optimization strategies with working CDK examples.

Learn how AWS Bedrock AgentCore solves the infrastructure challenges of deploying agentic AI at scale - from prototype to production with runtime, memory, gateway, and multi-agent coordination.

Comprehensive guide to Aurora architecture, cost analysis, and when to choose it over RDS. Includes migration strategies, performance characteristics, and real-world decision frameworks.

Exploring proven strategies to overcome CloudFormation's 500 resource limit using nested stacks, cross-stack references, SSM Parameter Store, and microstack architecture with real TypeScript CDK examples and decision frameworks.

A practical guide to using the CloudEvents specification and TypeScript SDK in serverless projects. Learn how to create, parse, and validate standardized events across AWS Lambda, EventBridge, and other event-driven systems.

Practical approaches to managing Lambda Layer versions across dev, staging, and production environments with AWS CDK, including automated deployment pipelines and rollback strategies.

Learn to build automated preview environments using AWS CDK, Lambda, and GitHub Actions for seamless PR testing and review workflows

Multi-region deployment, database scaling strategies, disaster recovery patterns, and long-term maintenance approaches. Practical patterns for production systems at scale and architectural decisions for long-term success.

Multi-environment deployment strategies, performance optimization at scale, and cost management. Production insights and lessons learned with proper monitoring and incident response patterns.

Implementing custom domains, bulk operations, URL expiration, and comprehensive security measures. Defense-in-depth protection strategies for production link shortener services.

Setting up a production-grade link shortener with AWS CDK, DynamoDB, and Lambda. Real architecture decisions, initial setup, and lessons learned from building URL shorteners at scale.

Building the redirect engine, analytics collection, and API Gateway configuration. Real performance optimizations and debugging strategies from handling millions of daily redirects.

A practical guide to AWS Fargate from someone who's managed too many EC2 instances. Learn when serverless containers make sense and when they don't.

Advanced Fargate patterns learned from running production workloads. From cost optimization to stateful containers, here's what the docs won't tell you.

Production incidents from running Fargate at scale. Memory leaks, ENI limits, subnet failures, and debugging techniques that work.

How to deploy Fargate effectively with different IaC tools. Practical patterns, common gotchas, and what works best for each approach.

Real-world strategies for optimizing AWS Lambda cold starts, covering runtime selection, provisioned concurrency, and practical optimization techniques from production environments.

Master AWS Lambda performance tuning with real production examples. Learn memory optimization strategies, CPU allocation principles, benchmarking techniques, and cost analysis frameworks through practical insights.

Master advanced AWS Lambda patterns including Lambda Layers, VPC configuration, cross-account execution, and comprehensive cost optimization strategies. Real-world migration experiences and architectural decisions from production Lambda usage.

Achieve sub-10ms response times in AWS Lambda through runtime selection, database optimization, bundle size reduction, and caching strategies. Real benchmarks and production lessons included.

A practical approach to handling large file uploads using S3 signed URLs instead of Lambda proxies. Complete implementation with CDK, security considerations, and lessons learned from production experience.

After removing all factories, services, and dependency injection from our Node.js microservices, we shipped 3x faster with 65% fewer bugs. Here's why functions beat classes for event-driven architectures.

A practical guide to evolving Node.js monoliths into event-driven serverless functions, with real migration strategies, architectural patterns, and lessons from a complete transformation.

Learn multi-account AWS architecture patterns for building resilient event-driven systems. Explore account structure, EventBridge routing, cross-service communication, and operational challenges in distributed systems.

Explore the motivations behind migrating from Serverless Framework to AWS CDK, including licensing changes, architectural advantages, and when CDK becomes the better choice for your serverless applications.

Learn how to structure a CDK project for serverless applications, configure TypeScript for Lambda development, and establish patterns that ease migration from Serverless Framework.

Deep dive into migrating Lambda functions, API Gateway configurations, request validations, and error handling from Serverless Framework to AWS CDK with practical examples.

Master DynamoDB migrations, environment variable management, secrets handling, and VPC configurations when moving from Serverless Framework to AWS CDK.

Implement robust authentication with Cognito, API Gateway authorizers, and fine-grained IAM policies when migrating from Serverless Framework to AWS CDK.

Execute a smooth migration from Serverless Framework to AWS CDK with proven strategies, testing approaches, rollback procedures, and performance optimization techniques.