devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Dax Raad - SST
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Oct 29, 2023 Dax Raad, expert in building serverless applications on AWS using the SST framework, discusses the benefits of SST in simplifying AWS infrastructure with TypeScript. He compares AWS CDK and SST, and explores the decision-making process between Terraform and Pulumi for infrastructure management. The podcast also covers local development in a cloud environment and the complexity of parenthood in the industry.
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AWS DX Challenges
- AWS's immense size and fragmented team structure hinder its developer experience (DX).
- Their optimization for diverse use cases and slow-moving processes make unified DX challenging.
AWS Culture and DX
- AWS's internal culture makes unified DX difficult, even with efforts like Amplify.
- Companies like Cloudflare, despite being smaller, achieve a more unified experience.
TypeScript for Infrastructure
- Use TypeScript for infrastructure as code for type safety and editor tooling.
- Embrace progressive disclosure of complexity, starting simple and allowing for deeper dives.