AWS CDK
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AWS CDK | AWS CloudFormation |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | AWS CDK lets you define cloud application resources using familiar programming languages. | CloudFormation models, provisions, and manages related AWS and third-party resources as infrastructure as code. |
AWS CDK plans
- AWS CDKFree
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
Pick AWS CDK if…
AWS CDK is for developers and administrators defining cloud infrastructure with supported programming languages. It suits teams deploying AWS applications through CloudFormation and CI/CD pipelines.
Pick AWS CloudFormation if…
It suits teams managing AWS infrastructure as code, from individual instances to complex multi-Region applications, and automating infrastructure templates in CI/CD workflows. It can also suit users who need cross-account deployments or previews of proposed stack changes.