Learn AWS-CDK with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn AWS fundamentals
Understand CloudFormation
Learn a supported CDK language
Practice creating constructs and stacks
Deploy and manage infrastructure with CDK
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Hello World CDK app
Week 2: Deploy basic resources (S3, Lambda)
Week 3: Multi-stack applications
Week 4: Custom constructs and patterns
Week 5: CI/CD integration and testing
Interview Questions
Explain the CDK App -> Stack -> Construct hierarchy.
How does CDK synthesize CloudFormation templates?
What are L1, L2, and L3 constructs?
How do you manage multiple environments with CDK?
Describe how to test CDK infrastructure code.
Cheat Sheet
cdk init app --language typescript
cdk synth - generate CloudFormation
cdk deploy - deploy stack
cdk diff - preview changes
cdk destroy - remove stack
Books
AWS CDK in Action
Infrastructure as Code with AWS CDK
Mastering AWS CDK
AWS CDK Cookbook
Pro AWS CDK
Tutorials
Getting Started with AWS CDK
Deploying your first Lambda with CDK
Building multi-stack CDK apps
Creating reusable constructs
CI/CD integration with CDK
Official Docs
AWS CDK Developer Guide
AWS Construct Library Reference
AWS CDK API Reference
JSII Language Bindings Documentation
Community Links
AWS CDK GitHub repository
StackOverflow CDK tag
CDK Patterns website
AWS Developer Forums
YouTube CDK tutorials
Community Support
AWS Developer Forums
GitHub CDK repositories
StackOverflow CDK tag
CDK Patterns website
YouTube CDK tutorials