Elad Ben-Israel

Join Adam Keller, Senior Technologist at AWS, Elad Ben-Israel, Co-Founder of Wing and creator of the AWS CDK, and Eric Johnson, Principal Developer Advocate for Serverless at AWS, as they discuss the evolution of cloud development. They delve into the shift from Infrastructure as Code to Infrastructure Plus Code, emphasizing the role of powerful tools like the CDK and Wing. The conversation highlights the challenges of managing complex tech solutions, the importance of better abstractions, and how generative AI can streamline operational processes for developers.

In this discussion with Elad Ben-Israel, founder of Wing Cloud and creator of WingLang, we dive into his journey of building a startup and the challenges faced. Elad shares insights on the importance of aligning a product with actual business needs and the pitfalls of timing and target market mismatch. He reflects on how AI trends skewed focus during development and debates the integration of application and infrastructure. The talk also explores the future of WingLang and the lessons he learned about scaling automation and managing cloud resources effectively.

Elad Ben-Israel, CEO at Wing Cloud and original creator of the AWS CDK, discusses the birth of CDK, benefits of open source, and the balance between open source and commercial interests. Explore the concept of eliminating scarcity and fostering community, and the evolution of cloud development with the introduction of Wing Lang.