# AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK)
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The **AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK)** is an open-source software development
framework to define cloud infrastructure in code and provision it through AWS CloudFormation.
It offers a high-level object-oriented abstraction to define AWS resources imperatively using
the power of modern programming languages. Using the CDK’s library of
infrastructure constructs, you can easily encapsulate AWS best practices in your
infrastructure definition and share it without worrying about boilerplate logic.
The CDK is available in the following languages:
* JavaScript, TypeScript ([Node.js >= 20.x](https://nodejs.org/en/download))
* We recommend using a version in [Active LTS](https://nodejs.org/en/about/previous-releases)
* Python ([Python ≥ 3.8](https://www.python.org/downloads/))
* Java ([Java ≥ 8](https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html) and [Maven ≥ 3.5.4](https://maven.apache.org/download.cgi))
* .NET ([.NET ≥ 8.0](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download))
* Go ([Go ≥ 1.16.4](https://golang.org/))
Third-party Language Deprecation: language version is only supported until its EOL (End Of Life) shared by the vendor or community and is subject to change with prior notice.
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[Developer Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide) |
[API Reference](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/api/v2/docs/aws-construct-library.html) |
[Getting Started](#getting-started) |
[Getting Help](#getting-help) |
[Contributing](#contributing) |
[RFCs](https://github.com/aws/aws-cdk-rfcs) |
[More Resources](#more-resources)
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Developers use the [CDK framework] in one of the
supported programming languages to define reusable cloud components called [constructs], which
are composed together into [stacks], forming a "CDK app".
They then use the [AWS CDK CLI] to interact with their CDK app. The CLI allows developers to
synthesize artifacts such as AWS CloudFormation Templates, deploy stacks to development AWS accounts and "diff"
against a deployed stack to understand the impact of a code change.
The [AWS Construct Library] includes a module for each
AWS service with constructs that offer rich APIs that encapsulate the details of
how to use AWS. The AWS Construct Library aims to reduce the complexity and
glue-logic required when integrating various AWS services to achieve your goals
on AWS.
Modules in the AWS Construct Library are designated Experimental while we build
them; experimental modules may have breaking API changes in any release. After
a module is designated Stable, it adheres to [semantic versioning](https://semver.org/),
and only major releases can have breaking changes. Each module's stability designation
is available on its Overview page in the [AWS CDK API Reference](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/api/latest/docs/aws-construct-library.html).
For more information, see [Versioning](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/reference.html#versioning)
in the CDK Developer Guide.
[CDK framework]: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/home.html
[constructs]: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/constructs.html
[stacks]: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/stacks.html
[apps]: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/apps.html
[Developer Guide]: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide
[AWS CDK CLI]: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/tools.html
[AWS Construct Library]: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/api/latest/docs/aws-construct-library.html
## Getting Started
For a detailed walkthrough, see the [tutorial](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/getting_started.html#hello_world_tutorial) in the AWS CDK [Developer Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/home.html).
### At a glance
Install or update the [AWS CDK CLI] from npm (requires [Node.js ≥ 14.15.0](https://nodejs.org/download/release/latest-v14.x/)). We recommend using a version in [Active LTS](https://nodejs.org/en/about/previous-releases)
```sh
npm i -g aws-cdk
```
(See [Manual Installation](./MANUAL_INSTALLATION.md) for installing the CDK from a signed .zip file).
Initialize a project:
```sh
mkdir hello-cdk
cd hello-cdk
cdk init sample-app --language=typescript
```
This creates a sample project looking like this:
```ts
export class HelloCdkStack extends cdk.Stack {
constructor(scope: cdk.App, id: string, props?: cdk.StackProps) {
super(scope, id, props);
const queue = new sqs.Queue(this, 'HelloCdkQueue', {
visibilityTimeout: cdk.Duration.seconds(300)
});
const topic = new sns.Topic(this, 'HelloCdkTopic');
topic.addSubscription(new subs.SqsSubscription(queue));
}
}
```
Deploy this to your account:
```sh
cdk deploy
```
Use the `cdk` command-line toolkit to interact with your project:
* `cdk deploy`: deploys your app into an AWS account
* `cdk synth`: synthesizes an AWS CloudFormation template for your app
* `cdk diff`: compares your app with the deployed stack
## Getting Help
The best way to interact with our team is through GitHub. You can open an [issue](https://github.com/aws/aws-cdk/issues/new/choose) and choose from one of our templates for bug reports, feature requests, documentation issues, or guidance.
If you have a support plan with AWS Support, you can also create a new [support case](https://console.aws.amazon.com/support/home#/).
You may also find help on these community resources:
* Look through the [API Reference](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/api/latest/docs/aws-construct-library.html) or [Developer Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide)
* The #aws-cdk Slack channel in [cdk.dev](https://cdk.dev)
* Ask a question on [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/aws-cdk)
and tag it with `aws-cdk`
## Contributing
We welcome community contributions and pull requests. See
[CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md) for information on how to set up a development
environment and submit code.
## Metrics collection
This solution collects anonymous operational metrics to help AWS improve the
quality and features of the CDK. For more information, including how to disable
this capability, please see the [developer guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/v2/guide/cdktelemetry.html).
## More Resources
* [AWS CDK Immersion Day Workshop](https://catalog.us-east-1.prod.workshops.aws/workshops/10141411-0192-4021-afa8-2436f3c66bd8/en-US)
* [Construct Hub](https://constructs.dev) - Find and use open-source Cloud Development Kit (CDK) libraries
* Best Practices
* [Best practices for developing cloud applications with AWS CDK](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/devops/best-practices-for-developing-cloud-applications-with-aws-cdk/)
* [Align with best practices while creating infrastructure using cdk aspects](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/devops/align-with-best-practices-while-creating-infrastructure-using-cdk-aspects/)
* [Recommended AWS CDK project structure for Python applications](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/developer/recommended-aws-cdk-project-structure-for-python-applications/)
* [Best practices for discoverability of a construct library on Construct Hub](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/opensource/best-practices-for-discoverability-of-a-construct-library-on-construct-hub/)
* [All developer blog posts about AWS CDK](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/developer/category/developer-tools/aws-cloud-development-kit/)
* **[CDK Construction Zone](https://www.twitch.tv/collections/9kCOGphNZBYVdA)** - A Twitch live coding series hosted by the CDK team, season one episodes:
* Triggers: Join us as we implement [Triggers](https://github.com/aws/aws-cdk-rfcs/issues/71), a Construct for configuring deploy time actions. Episodes 1-3:
* [S1E1](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/917691798): Triggers (part 1); **Participants:** @NetaNir, @eladb, @richardhboyd
* [S1E2](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/925801382): Triggers (part 2); **Participants:** @NetaNir, @eladb, @iliapolo
* [S1E3](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/944565768): Triggers (part 3); **Participants:** @NetaNir, @eladb, @iliapolo, @RomainMuller
* [S1E4](https://www.twitch.tv/aws/video/960287598): [Tokens](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/tokens.html) Deep Dive; **Participants:** @NetaNir,@rix0rrr, @iliapolo, @RomainMuller
* [S1E5](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/981481112): [Assets](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cdk/latest/guide/assets.html) Deep Dive; **Participants:** @NetaNir, @eladb, @jogold
* [S1E6](https://www.twitch.tv/aws/video/1005334364): [Best Practices](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/devops/best-practices-for-developing-cloud-applications-with-aws-cdk/); **Participants:** @skinny85, @eladb, @rix0rrr, @alexpulver
* [S1E7](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1019059654): Tips and Tricks From The CDK Team; **Participants:** All the CDK team!
* [Examples](https://github.com/aws-samples/aws-cdk-examples)
* [Changelog](./CHANGELOG.md)
* [NOTICE](./NOTICE)
* [License](./LICENSE)