The AWS Developers Podcast How to not worry about networking on AWS?
Nov 7, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Alex Huides, a Principal Network Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS, shares insights on simplifying networking for developers. He introduces Amazon VPC Lattice, which helps eliminate complex IP concerns and establishes seamless communication across different accounts and VPCs. Alex explains the innovative concept of service networks that allows developers to focus on application connectivity without getting bogged down by network intricacies. He also touches on trends in global connectivity and the future of application networking.
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Abstract Networking Removes IP Headaches
- VPC Lattice lets developers avoid low-level layer-three networking like IP routing and BGP.
- Alex Huides says it abstracts IP concerns so apps just need endpoints to communicate privately.
Group Endpoints By Business Intent
- Use service networks to express business intent: group endpoints that must talk regardless of account or VPC.
- Create a service network, then associate VPCs, services, and resources to enable private communication.
Works Despite Overlapping IP Ranges
- Lattice ignores overlapping IP space because it operates at the application layer as a proxy.
- This allows private connectivity across accounts and VPCs without routing conflicts.