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42. How do you containerise and run your API with Fargate?

Jun 23, 2022
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ADVICE

Simplify Container Start

  • Getting started with containers on AWS can feel complex for newcomers.
  • Consider using CDK ECS patterns for a simplified initial setup.
ANECDOTE

CDK ECS Pattern Experience

  • Luciano used CDK ECS patterns to deploy a microservice project with multiple applications.
  • He later discovered it provisioned multiple load balancers unnecessarily, increasing costs.
ANECDOTE

CDK Pattern Cost Surprise

  • Eoin experienced unexpected costs with CDK patterns creating unnecessary NAT gateways.
  • He advises reviewing resources before deploying with CDK synth to avoid surprises.
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