Introduction

Deploying a scalable application to the cloud can be challenging for new developers, especially when managing resources individually through the console, which is time-consuming. While AWS CloudFormation is powerful, its complexity can create a high learning curve. Amazon CDKoffers an easier solution by allowing you to define AWS infrastructure using familiar programming languages. This simplifies the process and reduces deployment time. I’ve created an example repository to demonstrate how to deploy a containerized application with auto-scaling capabilities using AWS CDK. By cloning the repo, you can deploy a scalable application in just a few minutes.

https://github.com/kenyipp/nextjs-cdk-example

Main features

Here are the main features of this repository:

• ECS Fargate Service: Run your application without managing servers.
• Load Balancing: Automatically distribute incoming traffic to containers.
• Auto-Scaling: Scale your application based on CPU usage.
• Customizable Task Definitions: Easily modify CPU, memory, and environment variables.

By following the guide in my GitHub repository, you can get your application up and running in no time. If you have any questions or need further clarification on any part of the process, feel free to reach out!